Conference Highlights Summer 2007

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IPMBA: Promoting and Advocating Education and Organization for Public Safety Bicyclists. Vol. 16, No. 3

E. Baton Rouge EMS Takes the Cake Bicycle Crash Investigation

Incredible Effort Impresses All Part 2 of 2 by Maureen Becker by Kirby Beck, PCI #002T Executive Director Coon Rapids PD (MN) retired

he post-conference issue of IPMBA News is one of the n the Spring 2007 issue of IPMBA News, we examined the

most enjoyable issues to compile. Sorting through the fact that serious crashes involving bicycles quite

photos and deciding which ones best convey the spirit of frequently result in civil actions. Officers’ investigations T I the IPMBA conference is both a challenge and a pleasure. Only and reports get examined in detail by both sides. It is so many photos can be used, both in the newsletter and on the important that officers collect and document all of the factors website, and each photo conjures a wealth of memories. It is involved. It is rare to find investigators with a background in our hope that these images, along with the articles, will inspire bicycling, bike laws and cycling dynamics, and this article’s the attendees to think fondly of their conference experiences, and purpose is to provide readers with a more comprehensive will excite in others a desire to make similar memories of their awareness of the pertinent bicycle issues. own. Specific Concerns Unique to Bicycles Because this issue is dedicated to the conference, the underlying No one would do a crash report without recording the make, theme is one of gratitude to the host agency, East Baton Rouge EMS. It is difficult, if not impossible, to model and license number of a motor vehicle, yet bikes are often listed as simply a “bike.” Record and photograph the adequately convey the depth of their commitment. History has shown that it is make, model and serial number of the bicycle. Serial numbers are found in one of three locations: under the bottom bracket not unreasonable for a host agency to invest at least 2,000 staff-hours into the where the pedals are located, on the (rider’s) left side of the top tube below the handle bars, and on the left side “dropout” event during the week-long event alone. That does not include the time spent in where the rear hub attaches to the frame. On some high-end BMX bikes, it may be on the inside of the dropout. If there the days, months, weeks, and years leading up to it. Most conference are more than two sets of numbers use the set on the left side or the forward most. locations are selected at least two years in advance so the (Continued on page 32) personnel charged with carrying out this awesome responsibility have ample time to prepare. An “advance team” usually travels to the prior years’ conferences to learn the “best practices” of hosting a conference. They take notes on what goes well, what inside could use some improvement, what makes the participants Board List...... 35 happy, and how to procure and maximize resources. Instructor Corner ...... 31 Obviously, the East Baton Rouge EMS advance team took good IPMBA Corporate Members...... 19 notes. Sure, first-timers were impressed, but that’s relatively Issue Focus: Conference Highlights ...... 5-14 easy to do. The tough part is pleasing the “old-timers,” who Competition Highlights & Results ...... 6 Conference Instructors...... 9 have lots of basis for comparison. By the time the last crawfish International Attendees...... 10 had been consumed, even the old-timers were duly impressed! Mocean Grant Winners...... 11 This was the direct result of the unyielding support provided by Photo Gallery...... 8 EMS administrator Pam Porter, whose trust and pride in her staff Vendors & Supporters...... 12-14 was reflected at every turn. Rarely have human resources from Member News ...... 27-29 across the agency been so well-integrated into the conference – News from the UK...... 25-26 from bike personnel to dispatchers to IT gurus, the entire East President’s Column ...... 2 Baton Rouge EMS team stood ready to ensure that the first Product Purchase Program ...... 20-23 IPMBA conference to be hosted by an EMS agency would be Product Reviews cemented in participants’ memories as “the best yet.” CitraWipe Degreaser ...... 17 Eye Safety Systems...... 16 But according to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Quick Release Seat Lock...... 16 Department, the “best is yet to come” – see you at the Speedway IPMBA NEWS,th VOL. 16, NO. 3 1 for the 18 Annual IPMBA Conference, April 19-26, 2008, in Indianapolis, Indiana! President’s Column A New Standard is Set

What a busy time for the board and staff at addition of the new book, it will be even easier to see why IPMBA! The 2007 IPMBA Conference was IPMBA is the leader in offering the best, most complete an overwhelming success. This year we had training for public safety cyclists. In the meantime, the attendees from 34 states current Complete Guide is still and four countries. It is available for purchase from the always great to renew old There was no IPMBA office. friendships and develop stone left Summer is the busy time for public new ones. East Baton safety cyclists. While you’re out there Rouge Parish EMS set a new standard unturned by the riding, remember to keep yourself for IPMBA conferences. There was hydrated. It is so easy to underestimate no stone left unturned by the staff and staff and the outside temperature and humidity volunteers of EBR EMS, from the volunteers ... levels. Before you know it, you have well-stocked hospitality suite each depleted your reserves. As we always night to the wi-fi-enabled laptops with preach, drink before you are thirsty. remote printing capability so conference attendees could But don’t overdo it – drinking too much water can bring check e-mail and work on their presentations. These on a rare but dangerous condition known as “extras,” plus the many events and activities that EBR hyponatremia. For more information about heat-related EMS had planned for the week, made this a conference illnesses, visit the Resource page at www.ipmba.org and that will be hard to beat. download the American College of Sports Medicine Inter- Even as the conference was in full swing, work was being Association Task Force on Exertional Heat Illnesses done to finish the Complete Guide to Public Safety Consensus Statement. Cycling, Second Edition. Many conference attendees Remember that each of us have the best job in the world. were able to see several chapters of the new book to get a Where else can you get paid your salary to ride a bike all feel of what is coming. I heard many positive comments day long? Be visible, be safe, and have a great summer. about the color pictures, larger size, and updated text. Currently, we are striving for an August release date. Upon release, the book will be available for purchase from Jones and Bartlett Publishers (www.jbpub.com). Jim Bowell They are currently accepting advance orders. With the

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For the first time in the history of IPMBA, the annual conference was hosted by an EMS agency. Our hosts, East Baton Rouge EMS, made a commitment to producing a well-orchestrated event. In the process, they clearly demonstrated that an EMS agency could do as well as a police department with hosting the event, if not better. It was an excellent event, demonstrating not only that an EMS agency could do the job, but also that IPMBA is not a police organization; rather, it is an association of public safety cyclists. Pages 5-14.

he IPMBA board, staff, members, and conference attendees would like to extend their sincere thanks to East T Baton Rouge EMS for hosting the conference, and to their partnering agencies for providing assistance. We truly appreciate the support of Mayor Kip Holden and the Metro Council; EMS Administrator Pam Porter; EMS Chief of Operations Tommy Loyacano; Chief Jeff Leduff of the Baton Rouge Police Department; Charles Mondrick, Uniform Patrol Commander, Baton Rouge Police Department; Col. Henry Whitehorn, Louisiana State Police; and the many residents and businesses of

Photocourtesy EBR EMS Baton Rouge who provided financial and in-kind support for the conference. IPMBA would also like to recognize the staff of East Baton Rouge EMS and all those who have participated in the planning and implementation of this conference, especially Tom Harris. Tom first approached IPMBA about hosting a conference in 2001. After a two year military deployment, he returned and redoubled his effort to bring the conference to Baton Rouge. Since that time, he has worked tirelessly to ensure that conference attendees would experience nothing less than the ultimate in southern hospitality. Of course, he was not able to accomplish this alone. He gathered a team of individuals who were equally dedicated to meeting this goal. This team includes East Baton Rouge EMS staff members Darryl Beard, Rachael Firmin, Chad Guillot, Brad Harris, Ann Lemoin, Mark Olson, Mary Prochaska, Lauri Scivicque, Christian True, and Joyce Walden Wales; Baton Rouge Police Department personnel Kenny Brown, Kyle Callihan, Don Coppola, Jeremy Stanley, and Mark Weber; and Patrick Washington and Robert Moruzzi of the DPS Capitol Detail. Many other staff members and volunteers extended their hospitality to the IPMBA conference attendees in a variety of ways – at registration, in bike check, on the trails, in the hospitality suite. We couldn’t possibly list them all! In so many ways, the host committee for the 17th Annual Conference rolled out the “purple carpet” and showed the attendees the meaning of the word hospitality. As a result of their many hours of effort and dedication, all conference participants enjoyed on outstanding training experience, excellent riding, and remarkable food. East Baton Rouge EMS really “let the good times roll” at the 17th Annual IPMBA Conference! Photo courtesy Bethlehem PD

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 3 5 IPMBA MEMBERS Challenging and Innovative: The 2007 IPMBA Competition Comprised of three members of by Kurt Feavel, PCI #529 the Las Cruces PD and one from University of Wisconsin at Madison (WI) PD IPMBA Board of Directors Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, reigning team champion Team hallenging and innovative Dezert Ratz held onto their were the first words that crown for the second year in a came to mind as I walked row. The second place team was C th the competition course for the 17 Hypoxic, a team comprised of Annual IPMBA Conference. The Photocourtesy EBR EMS members from Williamson weather was incredible and the competitors were ready to go. Medical Center, Cypress Creek EMS, and the Hague Police. In The traditional bike parade left the convention center at 3:45pm third place were the Leezards, one of several teams whose and arrived in style at the competition site just a short time members were from a single agency – the Albuquerque PD. later. The competition was held at Red Stick Park on the banks Other single-agency teams were Team Guilford EMS, Team of the Mighty Mississippi. It was a spectacular setting, and Bethlehem PD, Team Joliet PD, Team Lafourche SO, and with the USS Kidd serving as a backdrop, the riders paid tribute Team Boone Dogs (Boone County SO). to the remaining veterans who served on the World War II The Open Category was dominated by repeat winner (and sole destroyer, who were gathering in Baton Rouge for their very entry) Team Volcanic, representing Volcanic Bicycles and last reunion. comprised of Eric Kackley and Mike McKernan. Eric finished After the conference photo was taken, the competitors lined up second overall with a time of 1:28:05, just behind winner Pat their bikes in neat rows and gathered at the base of the levee for Hernandez of Albuquerque PD (1:22:56) and just ahead of third the walk-through and safety briefing. When the “business” side place Jason Schiffer of Bethlehem PD (1:32:72). These were of things had been taken care of, the fun began. also the top three finishers in the Male 30-39 category. The women of Dublin PD Out of the gate, each of the nearly 65 riders tackled a short hill held their own in the climb followed by a boxed, 90-degree turn to the right. Then it 30+ category, with Sara was through the infamous patch collector and into something Hall (2:11:08) taking completely new and different – an off-camber drop halfway first and Renae Rice down the levee and then back up onto the top, into another right (2:24:56) in second. turn and then a slalom through light posts and bollards. After another sharp right, the competitors weaved around several The competition drew to concrete planters. As they approached the steps, we tossed in a a close just as a passing Photocourtesy EBR EMS short S-turn cone course to slow them down. Then they train came to a stop next descended the steps, turned left, went down even more steps to the course, blocked leading to a right turn, and then up and over the teeter-totter. by a van parked too The final leg was a climb up several sets of steps leading right close to the tracks. It into the sprint to the finish line. was perfect timing as the competitors and spectators had worked up an appetite and were ready to experience a true Louisiana tradition – the crawfish boil! Photo courtesy Bethlehem PD I think I can say that all of the competitors had a great time and will be looking forward to next year’s competition in Indianapolis. Maybe we should just race around the track???? One item of historical significance just can’t be over looked at this year’s competition. For the first time in my association with IPMBA, the competition started on time and ended 10 minutes early. I think I’m starting to finally get a handle on this! See results on the next page.

Photo courtesy Chris Menton 6 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2007 — R E S U L T S — Congratulations 2007 2007 IPMBA IPMBA Conference Instructor COMPETITION Course Graduates!

Team Competition: Jerry H. Bradley II, Nashville PD, Nashville TN; John Brown, Yukon PD, Yukon OK; Team Dezert Ratz — 6:49.72 Quincy Bryant, Kenner PD, Kenner LA; Ronald Buchanan, King’s Daughters Hospital and Jon Thompson, Dallas-Fort Worth PD Health Services, Madison IN; Thomas Capano, Fort Lauderdale PD, Fort Lauderdale FL; Rob Peterson, Las Cruces PD James Donaldson, Covington PD, Covington KY; Jeremy Eames, Chattanooga PD, Wallace Downs, Las Cruces PD Chattanooga TN; Jeff Fichtemaier, Pasco Sheriff’s Office, New Port Richey FL; Mike Clifton, Las Cruces PD Anthony Fitzwater, Fort Hood PD, Fort Hood TX; Erik Freburger, NSA Police, Ft. Meade MD; Brian Gillman, Cypress Creek EMS, Houston TX; Jayme Green, Topeka PD, Topeka Team Hypoxic — 6:57.69 KS; Anthony Grimmig, Jr., Saint Louis University Public Safety, St. Louis MO; Eric Hall, Dan Turman, Williamson Medical Center Westfield PD, Westfield MA; Tyler Hanson, Ogden PD, Ogden UT; James Hoffmann, Mike Campbell, Williamson Medical Center Waukesha PD, Waukesha WI; James Huckaby, Fort Hood PD, Fort Hood TX; Colton Hughes, Tommy Hamelink, The Hague Police Allentown PD, Allentown PA; Gus Johnson, Sacramento PD, Sacramento CA; Scott Kroger, Jeff Taylor, Cypress Creek EMS St. Johns EMS, Springfield MO; Edward Lada, New Britain EMS, New Britain CT; Derek Lade, Fort Lauderdale PD, Fort Lauderdale FL; Colby Lalli, Blue Springs PD, Blue Springs Team Leezards — 7:05.00 MO; Matt Lane, Guilford County Emergency Services, Greensboro NC; William Laramee, Jason Westbrook, Albuquerque PD Amherst PD, Amherst MA; Joe Ledesma, San Antonio Airport PD, San Antonio TX; Pat Hernandez, Albuquerque PD Joseph Lutz, Arlington County Courthouse, Arlington VA; Anthony Martinez, Albuquerque Ron Surran, Albuquerque PD PD, Albuquerque NM; Von McKenzie, St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office, St. Augustine FL; Anthony Martinez, Albuquerque PD Patrick McLain, Cabell County EMS, Huntington WV; Erik Merlin, Ithaca College Public Safety, Ithaca NY; John G. Miller, Scottsdale PD, Scottsdale AZ; David Millican, Denton PD, Public Safety Category: Denton TX; Jerry Monasmith, Topeka PD, Topeka KS; Robert Montoya, South Metro Fire Rescue, Centennial CO; Michael Morgovnik, Austin PD, Austin TX; Stephen Mosley, Male under 30 University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, Belton TX; Ken Pacheco, University of Colorado PD, First Place: Daniel Turman, Williamson Medical Center —1:48.92 Boulder CO; Victor Pacheco III, Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office, Jacksonville FL; Second Place: Mike Clifton, Michael Patton, Bucks County Rescue Squad, Bristol PA; Mark Pena, Pasadena PD, Pasadena Las Cruces PD — 1:56.48 TX; Michael Plott, St. John’s Sheriff’s Office, St Augustine FL; Joshua Robinson, UT San Antonio Police, San Antonio TX; Kyle Roodberg, Denver Health Paramedics, Denver CO; Male 30-39 Shane Russell, Wichita PD, Wichita KS; Marc Scherschel, Denver Health Paramedics, Denver First Place: Pat Hernandez, CO; Ronald Schlegel, Allentown PD, Allentown PA; Aaron Shillcutt, Kansas City PD, Kansas Albuquerque PD — 1:22.56 City MO; James Smith, Pasadena PD, Pasadena TX; Rocco Sovero, Howard County PD, Second Place: Jason Schiffer, Ellicott City MD; Rose Steagall, Franklin PD, Franklin TN; Jeremy Stubbs, Auburn Hills P.D., Bethlehem PD — 1:32.92 Auburn Hills MI; William Trussell, USM Campus Police, Hattiesburg MS; David Wagner, MUSC DPS, Charleston SC; Jason Waite, Wichita PD, Wichita KS; Jason Westbrook, Male 40-49 Albuquerque PD, Albuquerque NM; Carl Wortham, Alexandria PD, Alexandria VA. First Place: Sjef Brouwers, Midden & West Brabant Police, Netherlands — 1:35.61 Second Place: Wallace Downs, Las Cruces PD — 1:36.80

Male 50+ First Place: Michael Hughes, Williamson Medical Center — 2:59.79

Female 30+ First Place: Sara Hall, Dublin PD — 2:11.08 Second Place: Renae Rice, Dublin PD — 2:24.56

Open Category: First Place: Eric Kackley, Volcanic Bikes — 1:28.05 Second Place: Mike McKernan, Volcanic Bikes — 1:53.85 Photocourtesy Al Simpson

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F 8 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2007 Thank You 2007 IPMBA Conference Instructors and Presenters

IPMBA is grateful to the many instructors and presenters who dedicate their time and energy to ensuring a positive learning experience for all conference attendees. We appreciate the efforts of the following individuals, all of whom shared their knowledge and expertise with their colleagues throughout the IPMBA Conference. Certified IPMBA Instructors Jon Pesesko, Bethlehem PD, Bethlehem PA Dominic Angiolillo, Fort Lauderdale PD Fort Lauderdale FL Ray Ranne, Chicago PD, Chicago IL Kirby Beck, Coon Rapids PD (Retired), Coon Rapids MN T.J. Richardson, St. Mary’s University Police, San Antonio TX Adam Bernhardt, New South Wales Police, Sylvania Waters NSW Gerard Robinson, London Ambulance Service, London, UK Neil Blackington, Boston EMS, Boston MA Jim Roy, Topeka PD, Topeka KS Jim Bowell, Troy Fire Department, Troy OH John Russell, Bucks County Rescue Squad, Bristol PA Sjef Brouwers, Police Training Centre Mijkenbroek, Netherlands Clint Sandusky, Riverside Community College PD, Riverside CA Ed Brown, Osceola County Fire/Rescue, Kissimmee FL Jason Schiffer, Bethlehem PD, Bethlehem PA Paul Brown, College Station PD, College Station TX Al Simpson, Pompano Beach P.D. (ret), Pompano Beach FL Jeff Brown, Dayton PD, Dayton OH Corne Sprangers, Police Training Centre Mijkenbroek, Netherlands Ron Burkitt, City of Hilliard PD, Hilliard OH Charlie Summers, Illinois State U. PD., Normal IL Ed Croissant, Tampa Bay PD, Tampa FL Tom Tanner, Ann Arbor PD, Ann Arbor MI Chris Davala, Maryland State Police, Salisbury MD Mitch Trujillo, Boulder PD, Boulder CO Andrew DeBerry, Denton PD, Denton TX Kathleen Vonk, Ann Arbor PD, Ann Arbor MI Bob DeLaurentiis, Univ. of Penn. PD, Philadelphia PA John Washington, Univ. of Penn. PD, Philadelphia PA Doug Dillon, Houston PD, Houston TX Clarence White, Indianapolis PD, Indianapolis IN Wallace Downs, Las Cruces PD, Las Cruces NM Barbara Winstead, Cincinnati Police Division, Cincinnati OH Dwight Edwards, Cabell County EMS, Huntington WV Tom Woods, Denton PD, Denton TX Kurt Feavel, University of Wisconsin @ Madison, Madison WI Marc Zingarelli, Circleville Fire Department, Circleville OH Dan Ganzel, Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office, W. Palm Beach FL Mike Goetz, Seattle PD (Retired), Bulawayo Zimbabwe Guest Presenters Artie Gonzales, Topeka PD (ret.), Topeka KS Paula Bawer, DOT/NHTSA, Washington DC Lou Ann Hamblin, Van Buren Township PD, Belleville MI Michael Breitenstein, NIOSH, Cincinnati OH Tommy Hamelink, Politie Haaglanden, The Hague, Netherlands Adam Cheney, Baton Rouge PD, Baton Rouge LA John Hanke, Joliet PD, Joliet IL Aubrey Futrell, Gulf States Regional Center for Public Safety David Hildebrand, Denton PD, Denton TX Innovations, Brandon MS Wout Hoeks, Police Training Centre Mijkenbroek, Netherlands Chad Guillot, East Baton Rouge EMS, Baton Rouge LA Bernard Hogancamp, Homewood PD, Homewood IL Arthur J. Lewis, East Baton Rouge EMS, Baton Rouge LA Mike Hudspeth, Guilford County EMS, Greensboro NC Tom McGrath, Tri-State Regional Community Policing Institute, Mike Johnston, Utah’s Hogle Zoo, Salt Lake City UT Cincinnati OH Matt Langridge, Thames Valley Police, High Wycombe, UK Chris Menton, Roger Williams University, Bristol RI Tom Lynch, London Ambulance Service, London, UK David Milstead, East Baton Rouge EMS, Baton Rouge LA Gary McLaughlin, Sacramento PD - Metro Bikes, Sacramento CA Steven Schrader, Ph.D., NIOSH, Cincinnati OH Jaime Montoya, Las Cruces PD, Las Cruces NM Tim Schurr, United Bicycle Institute, Ashland OR Kenneth Petereit, College Station PD, College Station TX Jack Wade, Kelleys Island PD, Kelleys Island OH Photos courtesy EBR EMS IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 3 9 IPMBA MEMBERS IPMBA’s International Flair

he international contingent in attendance at the Australia sent a sole representative in the person of Adam IPMBA Conference was a little more prominent than Bernhardt of New South Wales Police, who once again T usual, especially among the instructors. Bill Levitt of assisted with the IPMBA Police Cyclist Course. Scott Elliott Mocean was asked about embroidering country flags on the of Niagara Regional Police migrated south from the “great shirts, and true to form, he did not disappoint. white north” of Canada for his second consecutive conference. Great Britain sent the diplomatic corps in the persons of repeat visitors Tom Lynch, MBE, and Gerard Robinson of the London Ambulance Service. Tom and Gerard conducted two sessions – one on planning for special events, and the other, the cleverly named “Trix R 4 Kidz”. They were joined by first-timers Alan Hockley of the Hampshire Police (one of the agencies which pioneered the use of bike-mounted cameras for evidence- gathering) and Matt Langridge of the Thames Valley Police, IPMBA’s trusty UK correspondent for IPMBA News. Matt presented two workshops, one about using bikes for covert operations, and the other about how terrorism Photocourtesy Al Simpson Instructors Mike Goetz, Tommy Hamelink, Adam Bernhardt, and Matt investigations can impact Langridge wear their “hearts” on their sleeves. a community’s relationship with its IPMBA members from four countries outside of the U.S. were police. introduced to true southern hospitality and a unique regional Not to be outdone by their tradition – the crawfish boil. Even those who had previously British colleagues, the traveled in the U.S. probably had never experienced the piles Dutch sent an equally of fresh, hot mudbugs served up with corn-on-the-cob, boudin large contingent balls, red beans and rice, and spicy gumbo. comprised of stalwart

No doubt our international colleagues had some great stories Tommy Hamelink of the to tell when they returned to their home countries! Hague Police and the trio of Sjef Brouwers, Corne Sprangers, and Wout IT Clarence White gets pointers from Sjef Hoeks from the Midden & Brouwers on how to “hook” students.

West Brabant Police Photo courtesy Sjef Brouwers Force. Their tactics and techniques were well-received and their workshops well-attended. Perhaps that had something to do with Sjef’s “hook....” The question on everyone’s lips was, “are wooden shoes equipped with SPDs?” If they are, the left them off while introducing Dutch bike handling skills, arrest techniques, crowd control measures, and personnel selection. In September, IPMBA will once again conduct an IPMBA Instructor Course in England, and will support the annual 999 Emergency Services Cycling Seminar. The seminar will be held 1-2 September in London – contact Tom Lynch at [email protected] for more information and to register. 10 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2007

Winning Words

by William Laramee, PCI #1000 instructor. I believed it would be beneficial in three Amherst Police Department (MA) ways: I would receive professional training, which would enable me to train my colleagues, and the Police Cycling: Reflections, Analysis, and Change department would invest in a long term, cost-efficient he Mocean Grants, s I was riding through Puffton Village Apartments program, ultimately saving money. After much T earmarked for use at the A on a cool, fall evening, my attention was drawn to deliberation, I was selected to become the third IPMBA IPMBA Conference, are the sound of an alarm from a nearby apartment. Had I Police Cyclist instructor in Massachusetts. designed to enable personnel been in a cruiser with windows all but slightly ajar and Geographically and socially, Amherst is an ideal place from the winning departments radio on, I never would have heard it. As I pedaled for a successful police cycling unit. Vehicle traffic is to attend all or part of the closer to the source of the noise, I noticed lights behind often congested and can be difficult to manuever conference. faded curtains. Sensing that something was not right, I through at any time of day. Our bike unit continues to Congratulations to the cautiously approached the door and knocked. After demonstrate enhanced effectiveness as compared to following grant recipients: several minutes, I was greeted by a frail, mentally patrol cars in this type of environment. The area is also handicapped teenage girl. The girl seemed frightened by a strong advocate for bicycle lanes, the use of bicycles Colleges/Universities: Officer my presence as she peered around the door im my for daily commuting to work, and bicycle safety Chris Bartolomei, New York direction. She spoke in a soft tone as she answered my education. Recently, our department received a grant State University Police, questions. Inside the home, I observed trash piled from through the Governor’s Highway Safety Bureau and University at Buffalo, Buffalo, floor to ceiling, neglected animals, dirty clothes piled in received 50 bicycle helmets. Upon receiving the New York – $650 the unused bathtub, and a smell so putrid that I struggled helmets, I was tasked with identifying target groups Law Enforcement: Officer to maintain my composure. throughout the community that would benefit from William Laramee, Town of I have been a police officer in Amherst, Massachusetts, getting the helmets. I arranged helmet distribution Amherst Police, Amherst, since 1995. Amherst, a culturally and ethnically diverse campaigns in low income housing projects where riding Massachusetts – $650; community, is home to three institutions of higher is popular among youth but safety is often overlooked. Corporal Nick Driscoll, learning: The University of Massachusetts, Amherst Officers also attended farmer’s markets and public Greenwood Police, Greenwood, College, and Hampshire College. These three safety fairs. The initiative provided a great opportunity Arkansas – $350; Sergeant institutions add approximately 35,000 new faces to our for officers to interact with the community in an Jerry Bisek, City of Manassas community each fall. Amherst is comprised of a densely informal setting while also reinforcing bicycle safety. Police, Manassas, Virginia – populated town center, numerous apartment complexes, Since I attended the IPMBA Police Cyclist training in $350 and neighborhoods spanning out from the town center. the summer of 2006, our unit has already taken positive Grant monies were available I was assigned to bicycle patrol in 1998. Because of my steps towards necessary change. We have partnered for IPMBA members passion for the outdoors, commitment to fitness, and a with the Hampshire Bicycle Exchange, which representing police belief in community policing, this was a wonderful purchases, repairs, and offers for resale, old bicycles departments, EMS agencies, personal and professional opportunity. As a bicycle from our fleet. Additionally we have been working and college/university officer, I made dozens of arrests, rode in inclement and diligently at redesigning our unit’s storage and work departments of public safety. exceptional weather, from cool spring mornings to space, transitioning into new, more technically Mocean president Bill Levitt warm rainy summer evenings. I also participated in advanced Mocean uniforms, and purchasing new stated, “Mocean began offering community policing activities, maintained high bicycles. It is also our intent to train an officer to grants for the IPMBA visibility, and promoted the benefits of a bicycle unit to address all maintenance issues that may arise. conference several years ago in community members and department administrators. As I again reflect upon my experience in Puffton response to the decrease in However, after seven years, I began to think that our Village, I realize the importance of bicycle units in available funds for training. unit was at a critical point in terms of its potential and police departments and the communities they serve. We are proud to award these contribution to the overall policing practices in They allow officers to see and hear things in cars that grants to the above recipients. Amherst. I also recognized that I wanted more training their brothers in cruisers may not. Bicycles tend to break We were surprised, however, and opportunities to advance bicycle policing within the down barriers normally associated with cruiser patrols, that more applications were not department. I felt our team needed more training, better because they encourage conversation, and they are submitted and that we were not equipment, and more organization. I also felt that the reflective of the agency’s belief in community-based able to award all the grants town would embrace our efforts. initiatives, partnership building, and problem solving. available for each category. I’d like to extend my In early 2006, while completing my annual personal and It is my hope that after receiving Instructor training, I department evaluation, I recognized a deficiency in the congratulations to the winners, will return to my department as an ambassador of all of whom put a great deal of organizational and fiscal operation of the department’s IPMBA. I will be given the skills and knowledge to bicycle unit. Each year, the department sent officers for effort into their essays and will conduct cost-effective, safe, and beneficial training for no doubt benefit from the training at “COBWEB,” which was described as “a all of my students. It is also my hope that upon joke,” due it’s overemphasis on administrative duties training they will experience at receiving this scholarship I can return to my department the IPMBA Conference.” and lack of essential bicycle patrol skills and leadership. a portion of the money they have chosen to invest in me Officers who expected to ride and repair bicycles in a and instead invest it where it would be best served, the IPMBA would like to thank class with law enforcement at its core found too much unit and its officers. Mocean for their generosity and time with administration and not enough time actually their continued support of riding. Bill was awarded a $650 Mocean Grant as a result of this essay. He was certified as IPMBA Police Cyclist Instructor IPMBA and our members. For Recognizing these deficiencies, I approached the #1000 at the IPMBA Conference in Baton Rouge. He can be more information about department’s administrators with a plan to become an reached at [email protected]. Mocean uniforms, please visit www.mocean.net or email Bill IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 3 Levitt at [email protected] Industry & IPMBA: Exhibit Hall, Product Showcase and

he exhibit hall continues to be a Cardiac Science, Dero Bike Racks, In addition to helping sponsor the highlight of the annual IPMBA Electrik Motion, Leonard Consulting Thursday night reception, Mocean T Conference. It is the only event Group, and Rudy Project Eyewear. provided a total of $2000 in grant funding that offers bike personnel the opportunity Returning after an absence were Bound to Officer Chris Bartolomei, New York to compare products side-by-side, test ride Tree Medical, Marwi USA, and State University Police, University at the various bikes on offer, and converse NiteRider Technical Lighting. Buffalo, Buffalo, NY; Officer William with the knowledgeable men and women Laramee, Town of Amherst Police, Bushnell recently acquired Uncle Mike’s who represent the various companies. Amherst, MA; Corporal Nick Driscoll, and is now distributing the full line of Much information is exchanged in the Greenwood Police, Greenwood, AR; and Uncle Mike’s holsters and duty gear. exhibit hall – participants learn from the Sergeant Jerry Bisek, City of Manassas Cannondale, which features Made-in-the- vendors and vice-versa, and the Police, Manassas, VA, so they would be USA patrol bikes in various models, was groundwork is laid for future business encouraged to attend by IPMBA Instructor able to attend the conference. transactions. And, of course, “deals” can Brad Miller from Volcanic came on strong with a always be found! Lewisburg (PA) PD. The exhibit sponsorship that included The second annual Product Showcase and Cardiac Science develops sponsoring the three off-road Silent Auction was deemed a success, and markets PowerHeart hall offered a workshops and the competition, again putting numerous products on brand AEDs, compact small providing mechanical support, display and raising nearly $3000 to benefit AEDs suitable for law and teaming up with NiteRider to IPMBA’s training programs. The auction enforcement and BLS cone sponsor the Instructor Course was coordinated by Bob Hatcher of providers. Dero is known course for night ride. They also contributed Delaware (OH) PD, who personally for their artistic bicycle a bike frame with a unique procured most of the donated items. racks and distributes Saris custom paint job for the silent Companies contributing product included: racks, but their focus was on introducing auction, and everyone’s favorite – Alerte Systems, Boundtree Medical, their bicycle storage systems, ideal for homemade chocolate lollipops (thanks, Bratwear, Bushnell Outdoor Products, large bike fleets and property rooms. Eric’s mom!) for the welcome bags. Bycycle, Cane Creek, Cannondale, Dero Electrik Motion offers a full line of Speaking of welcome bags, the tote bags Racks, Desert Sun, ElecTrek, Fuji, Gatorz, electric scooters and bicycles, including a provided by All-Tuff were awesome! Gould & Goodrich, IMBA, Iosso Products, public safety model, while Leonard Royal purple in keeping with the Mardi John E. Reid, Kenda USA, Kryptonite, Consulting Group, also known as “4bike- Gras theme, they were constructed of the Leonard Consulting Group, Louka Tactical police.com”, distributes such familar same heavy-duty material used for their Training, Maxxis USA, Mocean, names as Alerte Systems, Smith & panniers, so they should hold up from NiteRider, Olympic, Patrol Bike Systems, Wesson, Fuji, and a variety of accessories. year-to-year. No chance of these handles Polar Design, Police Bike Store, ProGold, Rudy Project Eyewear, a long-time breaking under the weight of all the R&B Fabrications, Rudy Project Eyewear, participant in the IPMBA Product goodies in those welcome bags! Stone Cold Outdoors, Swagman, United Purchase Program, displayed a wide array Uniform, Volcanic, and WTB. Members of technical eyewear. Bound Tree And finally, thanks are due to Finish Line John Hanke (Joliet PD) and Tommy Medical offers a full line of supplies for USA, which once again donated product to Hamelink (the Hague Police) donated an pre-hospital care, and both Marwi USA ensure that the bikes in the Maintenance Illinois COPS jersey and a jersey worn by and Nite Rider feature lighting systems Officer Certification Course and the Dutch cycling champion Michael Boogerd, suitable for public safety use. various maintenance workshops were clean and running smoothly. And, of respectively, and the Albuquerque Police Once again, Bratwear, Mocean, and United course, to Kryptonite, whose ever-popular Department supplied a basket of New Uniform made certain that it was a sharp- lanyards enabled attendees to keep track of Mexico goodies. dressed conference. In a welcome break their namebadges, bike check cards, hotel The exhibit hall, which was adjacent to the with tradition, Bratwear outfitted the keys, business cards, etc. bike check and offered a small cone course command staff in regal purple polo-style for bike testing, was a lively place, shirts, while Mocean toned it down a bit IPMBA appreciates the participation of especially during the welcoming reception for the instructor shirts – last year’s high- industry members at every level – Product on Wednesday, sponsored by IPMBA, and viz gave way to a more conservative gray- Purchase Program participant, advertiser, the Thursday night reception, sponsored by over-black color scheme. The EMS conference vendor, sponsor. When Mocean and United Uniform. support crew stood out in red-and-gray. purchasing items for personal or on-duty United completed the ensemble with their use, please check out your IPMBA IPMBA welcomed several first-time supporters first. They’re part of our vendors to the event, including Bushnell popular black uniform shorts. community and care about your comfort Outdoor Products, Cannondale Bicycles, and safety. 12 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2007

— 2007 Conference Vendors and Supporters — any thanks to the vendors and other supporters without whom the IPMBA conference would seem incomplete. Please show your M gratitude to these companies by thinking of them first when you are shopping for bikes, uniforms, and anything else for your bike unit. Special thanks to those who contributed items for the silent auction and provided sponsorship support. See you in Indianapolis!

ALL TUFF Dero Bike Racks Lin Manufacturing & Design Rudy Project Eyewear Contact: Canute Wendt Contact: Nick Mason Contact: Tim Walker Contact: Craig Mintzlaff Telephone: 260-471-5903 Telephone: 612-359-0689 Telephone: 888-430-9888 Telephone: 303-931-5306 Fax: 260-482-8512 Fax: 612-331-2731 Fax: 435-755-9637 Fax: 303-333-9292 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.alltuff.com Website: www.dero.com Website: www.linmfg.com Website: www.rudyprojectusa.com Product/Service: ALL TUFF Bike Product/Service: Bicycle Storage Product/Service: High-performance Product/Service: Rudy Project Bags: best made bike bags on the Systems & Bicycle Racks. Coolmax and wool socks for patrol Eyewear is a technically cool market. Balanced and strong so they units. Socks made in the USA. eyewear company specializing in don’t let you down. Electrik Motion cycling and performance eyewear. Contact: Andrew Koblick Marwi USA Bound Tree Medical Telephone: 866-372-6637 Contact: Austin Hallam Stone Cold Outdoor Contact: Craig Gray Fax: 845-215-6054 Telephone: 800-448-3876 Contact: Gary Rogers Telephone: 800-533-0523 Email: [email protected] Fax: 618-395-4711 Telephone: 913-236-0449 Fax: 800-257-5713 Website: www.electrikmotion.com Email: [email protected] Fax: 913-236-0449 Email: [email protected] Product/Service: Electric bikes — Website: www.marwiusa.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.boundtree.com police & security editions; police Product/Service: Bicycle Lighting Website: www.stonecoldoutdoor.com Product/Service: Bound Tree bike lights, bags, racks, and locks. Equipment. Product/Service: Cooler Bags & Medical provides quality emergency Bottles; Aluminum Bike Trunk. medical products and comprehensive Emergency Response Mocean service to pre-hospital medical Massage International Contact: Bill Levitt Trek Bicycles providers. Contact: Geraldine Zelinsky Telephone: 949-646-1701 Contact: Stefan Downing Telephone: 318-518-1187 Fax: 949-646-1590 Telephone: 800-879-8735 Bratwear Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] x12877 Contact: Sally Swanson Website: www.ermassage.org Website: www.mocean.net Fax: 920-478-5544 Telephone: 253-517-4000 Product/Service: Emergency Product/Service: Uniforms. Email: [email protected] Fax: 253-517-4004 Response Massage Therapy. Website: www.trekbikes.com Email: [email protected] NIOSH Product/Service: Trek Bikes is the Website: www.bratwear.com Fuji Bicycles Contact: Michael Breitenstein world leader in police/public safety Product/Service: Custom designed Contact: Steve Harad Telephone: 513-533-8290 bicycles and accessories. and manufactured uniforms for law Telephone: 215-824-3854 Fax: 513-533-8138 enforcement, Fire/EMS, security, and Fax: 215-824-1051 Email: [email protected] Tri-anim campus police bicycle units. Email: [email protected] Product/Service: NIOSH has just Contact: Randall Hawkins Website: www.fujibikes.com completed an important study of Telephone: 800-874-2646 Bushnell Outdoor Products Product/Service: Fuji bicycles, bicycling police officers; stop by for Fax: 800-362-6782 Contact: Mike Pattillo gloves, helmets, accessories. preliminary research findings. Email: [email protected] Telephone: 913-752-3400 Website: www.tri-anim.com Fax: 913-752-3539 Jones & Bartlett Publishers NiteRider Technical Lighting Product/Service: EMS Supplies & Email: [email protected] Telephone: 800-832-0034 Contact: Mike Ely Equipment. Website: www.unclemikes.com Fax: 978-443-8000 Telephone: 858-268-9316 Product/Service: Holsters, injection- Email: [email protected] Fax: 858-268-9315 United Uniform molded Kydex and other Law Website: www.jbpub.com Email: [email protected] Contact: Kami Zinati Enforcement duty gear. Product/Service: Professional and Website: www.niterider.com Telephone: 909-381-2682 educational public safety products. Product/Service: High-end Fax: 909-381-2682 Cannondale Bicycles J&B is the publisher of the second rechargeable bicycle lighting Email: [email protected] Contact: Ian McLeran edition of the Complete Guide. systems. Website: www.uumfg.com Telephone: 203-749-7000 Product/Service: Quality bicycle Fax: 203-749-4012 Leonard Consulting Group Patrol Bike Systems patrol uniforms, shirts, shorts, pants, Email: [email protected] Contact: Mark Leonard Contact: Mark Eumurian and jackets. Telephone: 800-208-2032 Website: www.cannondale.com Telephone: 501-517-5338 Product/Service: Cannondale Law Fax: 501-653-2696 Fax: 651-773-8762 Volcanic Enforcement Bicycles. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Manufacturing Co. Website: www.4bike-police.com Website: www.patrolbike.com/ Contact: Mike McKernan Cardiac Science Corporation Product/Service: S&W and Fuji www.ebiketools.com Telephone: 360-943-8613 Contact: Roger Mattei Bikes, Alerte Lighting Systems, Product/Service: Bicycles, bicycle Email: [email protected] Telephone: 425-402-2000 Helmets, Police Bike Accessories, equipment, accessories, clothing, Website: www.volcanicbikes.com Fax: 425-402-2006 Police Tactical Gear. tools, and related items. Product/Service: Volcanic Patrol Email: [email protected] Bicycles.

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Product/Service: Cardiac Science Corporation develops, manufactures, and markets PowerHeart brand See more supporters on the next page! AED’s, and offers comprehensive AED/CPR training.

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The 18th Annual IPMBA Conference Call for More Supporters of the 2007 Confer- Instructors The conference will be held April 19-26, 2008, in Indianapolis, Alerte Systems Kenda USA Indiana. The IPMBA Instructor, Survival Tactics & Riding Skills, www.alertesystems.com www.kendausa.com Public Safety Cyclist II, and Maintenance Officer Courses will be Product/Service: Lights & Product/Service: Tires, Tubes, held April 19-23; the IPMBA Police & EMS Cyclist Courses will be Sirens Accessories held April 20-23; the IPMBA Security Cyclist Course will be held AMC Media Kryptonite April 21-23; and Bicycle Rapid Response Team Courses will be held www.amcmedia.net www.kryptonitelock.com April 22-23. Product/Service: From A to Z by Product/Service: Kryptonite Locks

Bike If you are an active, IPMBA-certified instructor and are interested in Kuji Helmets teaching at the conference or pre-conference, you must submit a Bycycle www.ironmancycling.com letter of interest and resume outlining your bicycling, work, and www.bycycleinc.com Product/Service: Helmets Product/Service: BiSaddle teaching experience to the Education Committee for consideration. Louka Tactical Training LLC Please include non-bicycling-related expertise and/or instructor Cane Creek http://home.comcast.net/~kdvonk/ certifications. www.canecreek.com LouKaLLC.html Product/Service: Suspension Product/Service: Tactical Training List all past IPMBA conferences for which you have instructed and/ seatposts & Firearms or attended, including a list of workshops for which you have been lead or co-instructor. Also include the number of PC/EMSC/SC Cygnus Publications Maxxis USA www.cygnuspub.com www.maxxis.com classes you have conducted and/or the number of PC/EMSC/SC Product/Service: Law Enforcement Product/Service: Tires students you have instructed. Product News, Law Enforcement Technology, EMS Magazine & Olympic Uniforms Instructors will be selected for the pre-conference training courses as Emergency Medical Product News www.olyuniforms.com well as the core conference workshops. Be sure to indicate which Product/Service: Uniforms course you would like to teach and/or the workshops you would like Finish Line USA to present. (Refer to this program for a list of typical workshops.) www.finishlineusa.com PolarPak Product/Service: Bicycle Care www.polarpak.com Specify whether you are available for the pre-conference, Products Product/Service: Polar Pak Hydration Packs conference, or both. Please email to [email protected] and Gatorz Eyewear [email protected], fax to 410-744-5504, or mail to 583 www.gatorz.com Police Bike Store Frederick Road, Suite 5B, Baltimore MD 21228. Deadline: Product/Service: Eyewear www.policebikestore.com August 31, 2007. Product/Service: Bikes & Gould & Goodrich Accessories If you wish to teach at the conference or pre-conference you must www.gouldusa.com Product/Service: Holsters, Belts, Police Magazine Accessories www.policemag.com 2008 Conference Workshop Call for Product/Service: Police Magazine Proposals Hendon Publishing IPMBA is actively seeking workshops for the 18th Annual IPMBA www.hendonpub.com R & B Fabrications Product/Service: Law & Order www.rbfab.com Conference in Indianapolis! This is your chance to share your latest Magazine Product/Service: Panniers, brilliant ideas or your tried-and-true techniques. Your proposal can be for a Safety Vests classroom or an on-bike session. Workshops can be 1.25 hours, 2.75 hours,

IMBA or 4.25 hours in length. It’s easy – just follow these steps! www.imba.com SAFETEC Product/Service: Mountain Bike www.safetec.com STEP ONE: Contact IPMBA HQ at [email protected] or 410-744-2400. Advocacy Product/Service: Infection Control Ask for a set of workshop proposal specifications. & First Aid Products STEP TWO: Select a Topic. Stop hoarding your in-service training Iosso Products www.iosso.com Swagman ideas. Product/Service: Lubes www.swagman.net STEP THREE: Write your Proposal. Follow the guidelines carefully. Product/Service: Racks

J.L. Darling STEP FOUR: Submit your proposal to IPMBA HQ by July 31, 2007. If www.riteintherain.com WTB you would also like to be considered for the pre-conference and/or as Product/Service: Weatherproof www.wtb.com a full conference instructor, be sure to include a cover letter and Writing Products Product/Service: Bikes & Accessories resume as indicated in the above “Call for Instructors.” Submitting a John E. Reid & Associates workshop does not guarantee acceptance as a full conference www.reid.com instructor. Product/Service: Street Crimes Seminars STEP FIVE: You will be notified of the Education Committee’s decision in early fall.

14 INTERNATIONALNote about POLICE Repeat MOUNTAINWorkshops: BIKE Even ASSOCIATION, if your workshop Summer has been 2007 IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 3 15 Industry Don’t Lose Your Seat to an Ass!INDUSTRY Quick Release Seat Lock from Grove Tools by Ron Burkitt, PCI #488 A friend and bike shop owner Some of us put a lot of money into our Hilliard (OH) Police Department IPMBA Industry Liaison explained that bike seat theft is a major saddles, and as public safety cyclists, problem in big cities and college we’ve probably all said “an ounce of on’t lose your seat to an ass! campuses. It also seems to be a fun prevention is worth a pound of cure” at So goes the motto of the prank to pull on your fellow one time or Quick Release Seat Lock unit bike members. another. The Dfrom Grove Tools. As public safety Your worries are over – the Quick Release Seat cyclists, we are often called to ride in Quick Release Seat Lock is just Lock retails for higher crime areas. We deal with a click away, at $29.95. However, individuals whom, at times, have a www.saveyourseatlock.com. IPMBA members less-than-desirable moral standard. In When it arrives, you simply can buy their an instant, we can be called to give aid replace your current seat post ounce of or chase, abandoning our bikes out of quick release with the Quick prevention for $20. view. This new product gives us one Release Seat Lock. Just slide it Just contact Rick less thing to worry about when we’re on and turn the key – it’s that easy! and Rob and tell them that I sent you. away from our bikes. You can just as easily secure your Ron has been with the Hilliard P.D. for 16 years, including 11 years on bike patrol. He Brothers Rick and Rob Smith of helmet by sliding your helmet strap inside prior to locking. enjoys off-road and road riding and has been Dubuque, Iowa, have been running a an IPMBA instructor since 2001. He is machine shop operation for 37 years. If you’ve ever worried about becoming currently serving as Industry Liaison on the The brothers got the idea for the Quick a victim, or worse, having your bike IPMBA Board of Directors and is proud to Release Seat Lock while visiting their becoming a victim of saddle theft, the have been a model for the new Complete sister at college. All over campus were Guide. He can be reached at Quick Release Seat Lock is for you. [email protected]. “seatless” bikes locked to bike racks.

Eye Safety Systems: Essential Eye Protection

by Rob Earick, PCI #363 The glasses are very comfortable. I never Overall, I am impressed with the clarity Puyallup (WA) Police Department experienced any amount of eye fatigue, and comfort of the glasses, especially even after wearing them all day. The arms since they are marketed as safety glasses. SS (Eye Safety System, Inc) on the glasses have a rubber insert that ESS offers other models to choose from offers quality sunglasses that keep them in place. However, I noticed including the Fusion, which does have provide ESSential eye protection that the plastic arms began to poke polarized lenses. fromE impact as well as 100% UVA/ UVB through the rubber inserts, protection. leaving holes I tested a pair of the ESS Recon in the end. sunglasses during bike patrol and training, Because I The Recon firearms training and while driving a have only model, which patrol car. I also used the glasses while tested the comes with a driving on a three day road trip. glasses for a protective carrier and lens short period of cloth, retails for $79.99 in As soon as I tried on the glasses, I was time, it is unknown Galls, but ESS participates in impressed with the way they fit. I have a how long the rubber portion will last. the IPMBA Product Purchase Program, slim face, but the glasses fit very well and offering 20-30% off list prices, so lower do not feel bulky. The lenses are clear and While driving and on bike patrol, I prefer prices may be available. To obtain more distortion-free and have not yet scratched, sunglasses with polarized lenses. information about ESS eyewear, go to even though I have been wearing them for Unfortunately, the Recon model that I their website at essgoggles.com or contact several months. According to ESS, the tested did not have polarized lenses. Willy Breen at [email protected] lenses are protected by the “ESS Polarized lenses would add another safety or 208-721-4072. ToughZone” anti-scratch coatings. They feature by eliminating glare while also claim that the polycarbonate lenses allowing the user to see more easily Rob has been a police officer for 13 years and will stop a shotgun blast from 35 feet, through windows. a police cyclist for 11 years. He is also a recreational cyclist who participates in several making the glasses ideal for range and/ or charity bike rides in Washington State. Rob high impact assignments. I didn’t can be reached at [email protected]. personally test this feature! 16 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2007 Zogics CitraWipe Degreaser Hand Wipes: Industry Keepin’ it Clean by Officer Doug Dillon, PCI #492 Citra Wipes are contained in easy-to-store 30 twin packs (ideal for the bike unit Houston Police Department (TX) packages (like the antiseptic pads you office and shop!), IPMBA members keep in your first aid kit) which fit easily receive 25-50% off based on the quantity hose public safety cyclists who into your pocket or toolbox. Because they ordered. Contact Paul LeBlanc at 888- have ever performed are compact and self-contained, 623-0088 or [email protected]. maintenance on bikes – and that they are ideal for Visit www.zogics.com for more Tshould mean anyone who is reading this – carrying in your rack information and to place an order. know how dirty your hands can get and pack for those how hard it can be to clean them. Doug is a 12-year veteran of the inevitable repairs Houston Police Department. I was asked to use and evaluate the while on patrol. He has ten years experience in Zogic’s CitraWipe Degreaser Hand Wipes If you do bike bike patrol and has been involved with every aspect of while helping teach the MOCC Course at maintenance on a the 17th Annual IPMBA Conference in the program from patrolling regular basis (or even the streets to training and Baton Rouge, LA. I have used many occasionally) and on- different kinds of hand cleaning products administration. He attended the-road repairs, I would the Maintenance Officer over the years while doing bike recommend keeping some Certification Course (MOCC) maintenance and this one worked very Zogic’s CitraWipe Degreaser in 2000 and was certified as an well. The wipes cleaned the grease off my Hand Wipes in your toolbox and IPMBA Instructor in 2001. He is also an hands without drying them out. It would rack pack. instructor and firearms instructor for the Texas have been nice if they were a little more Commission of Law Enforcement. He has been abrasive to help dig stubborn grease out of Zogic’s CitraWipe Degreaser Hand Wipes assisting with the MOCC since 2004. He can your fingertips, but overall, they were very are available through the IPMBA Product be reached at [email protected]. effective. Purchase Program. Regularly priced at $2.49 per twin pack and $74.40 per box of

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IPMBA proudly recognizes the following organizations for their continued support and assistance to IPMBA and the profession of public safety cycling. They have helped to ensure that we can continue our mission of providing education, training, and resources for public safety cyclists worldwide. To become a corporate member, contact Maureen at [email protected] or 410-744-2400.

Alerte Systems International Rapid Response Bike Bill Phillips Ed Collins 800-728-1536 330-283-0062 [email protected] [email protected] www.alertesystems.com www.rrbike.com Cycle-Force UK R & B Fabrications Charles Beral David Belton ++44(0)1344 862550 419-594-2743/800-553-1911 [email protected] [email protected] www.cycle-force.co.uk www.rbfab.com Cycle Source Group Trek Bicycle Corporation Peter Carey Stefan Downing 515-232-0277 800-313-8735 x 4911 [email protected] [email protected] www.swbikes.com www.trekbikes.com

Mocean Volcanic Bicycles Bill Levitt Eric Kackley 949-646-1701 360-943-8613 [email protected] [email protected] www.mocean.net www.volcanicbikes.com Police Bike Store Michael Espejo 309-797-9028 [email protected] www.policebikestore.com No express or implied endorsements are being made by IPMBA for any product, service, program, or organization. Welcome New Corporate Member

Rapid Response Bike has recently joined IPMBA’s Corporate Membership program. Rapid Response Bike, based in Malvern, Ohio, designs and builds high- technology electric-assist bicycles. Built for the rugged demands of the police force, these custom Suntour aluminum framed bikes have comfortable geometry and front and rear suspension. Completely automatic, no throttle, no separate drive chains or belts means better reliability and lower maintenance, and no hub drives mean safer handling off-road and on wet pavement. Lightweight advanced high capacity Lithium-ion batteries mean more power, low maintenance and thousands of recharges. This is a great bike even when not using the power assist; just pedal as with a regular bike but when the hills get steep, the terrain gets tough or an emergency calls, turn on the electric power and for bionic type pedaling assist. Contact Ed Collins at 330- 283-0062 or [email protected] or visit www.rrbike.com Highlights of the Police Special Model 2.0 include: ¾ Custom Suntour aluminum frame with full suspension ¾ Telescopic front fork ¾ Double-wall aluminum alloy rims ¾ Front and rear disc brakes ¾ 5 super-bright LED headlamp powered by main battery pack ¾ 8-speed Shimano ¾ 3-LED red taillight ¾ 36-volt 8AH Li-Ion battery with charger ¾ Patented high-technology motor and drive system

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Industry

elcome to the IPMBA Product Purchase Program! Since its humble beginnings in 1997 with just four members, the Product Purchase Program has grown to include 80 fine companies, including several fromW beyond the U.S. borders. These companies provide a wide variety of goods and services, but they share a commitment to IPMBA members. By taking advantage of these discounts, you can pay for your membership with just a few purchases! These listings have been abbreviated somewhat in order to accommodate more participants, however, the full listings can be found in the Industry & Resources section at www.ipmba.org.

ABS SPORTS BRAVE SOLDIER CASCADE DESIGN Product: Super Saddle Product: Ointments, Shave Gels, Lip Balms, etc. Product: Platypus Hydration Systems Cost to Members: $89 Regular Cost: Contact for Product List Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing Contact Name: Van Zevenbergen Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Contact Name: Jonathan Shapas Phone: 609-371-1554/Fax: 609-371-1554 Contact Name: IPMBA Coordinator Phone: 800-527-1527/Fax: 800-583-7583 Website: www.abs-sports.com Phone: 888-711-BRAVE/Fax: 323-852-6604 Website: www.cascadedesigns.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.bravesoldier.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] ALERTE SYSTEMS INT’L CATEYE COMPANY Product: "Trail-Blazer" Bike Light BROFORM.COM PRO-PURCHASE Product: Computers, Heart Rate Monitors, Lighting Kit MARKETPLACE Systems Regular Cost: Contact for Product Product: Outdoor-Bike-Action Sports Gear Cost to Members: Pro-Deal Pricing List Cost to Members: Promotional Prices on Gear; Free Contact Name: EllenNEW Hall Contact Name: Bill Phillips Membership Phone: 800-522-8393/Fax: 303-473-0006 Phone: 800-728-1536/Fax: 800-635-1536 Contact Name: John Shelly Website: www.cateye.com Website: www.alertesystems.com Phone: 877-420-2766/Fax: 604-608-9279 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Website: www.broform.com Contact Ellen for Pro-Deal form, pricing, and availability. Group and bulk orders preferred; one contact per agency/order. ALL WEB MAIL ORDER Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Product: Electric Police Bike Email full name, department name, email address, IPMBA membership CHRISTINI TECHNOLOGIES Cost to Members: $1999 & $1600 number & expiration date to BroForm contact. Product: All Wheel Drive Mountain Bikes Contact Name: Robert Grippo BUDBRAKE INT’L, LLC Cost to Members: $1800 +; quantity discounts Contact Name: Justin Kline Phone: 877-570-6963/Fax: 570-504-8518 Product: Automatic Brake System Modulator Website: www.allwebscooters.com Cost to Members: 40% off MSRP Phone: 215-351-9895/Fax: 215-351-9896 Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Bud Nilsson Website: www.christini.com Email: [email protected] ANDUSA & CO. Phone: 209-712-6980 Website: www.budbrake.com Product: Montague Paratrooper Folding CYCLE SIREN Email: [email protected] Bike Product: Cyclesiren Trooper, Patrol & EMS mini-sirens Cost to Members: £475 + Delivery BUSHWHACKER USA Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Contact Name: Chulan Weeresinghe Product: MESA Rear Rack Trunk Contact Name: Greg Bohning Phone: ++(0)2082419826/Fax: ++(0)2082410999 Cost to Members: $35 Phone: 877-477-4736/Fax: 714-415-2006 Website: www.montaguebikes.co.uk Contact Name: Jeff Sims Website: www.cyclesiren.com Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-344-1256/Fax: 801-829-6104 Email: [email protected] Available to UK forces. Supply valid IPMBA membership number Website: www.bushwhackerbags.com E-mail or call with your name and IPMBA membership number. with order. Email: [email protected] CYCLE SOURCE GROUP BIKE WORLD BYCYCLE, INC. Product: Bikes & Accessories Product: Bicycles and bike accessories. Product: Bicycle Saddle Cost to Members: 20-35% off Retail Cost to Members: Wholesale + 35% Cost to Members: 20% off Retail on any Product Contact Name: Peter Carey Contact Name: Mike Beatty Contact Name: Jim Bombardier Phone: 877-533-7245/Fax: 515-232-0279 Phone: 800-928-5558/Fax: 210-828-3299 Phone: 877-397-2165/Fax: 503-892-3544 Website: www.swbikes.com Website: www.bikeworld.com Website: www.bycycleinc.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] CYCLOPS BICYCLE & TACTICAL Contact Mike Beatty at 1-800-928-5558. CANE CREEK CYCLING OPERATIONS BRATWEAR OMPONENTS Product: Bicycle & Tactical Ops Equipment & Product: Bike Uniforms C Product: Suspension Seatpost Accessories Cost to Members: 10% off Standard Price List Cost to Members: $88 Cost to Members: 10-30% off Retail Contact Name: Sara or Sally Contact Name: Lena Warren Contact Name: Ashley Foster Phone: 253-517-4000/Fax: 253-517-4004 Phone: 800-234-2725/Fax: 828-684-1057 Phone: 843-259-8368 Website: www.bratwear.com Website: www.canecreek.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] or [email protected] Email: [email protected]

The Product Purchase Program was updated January 2007. The information has been provided by the participating companies and is subject to change without notice. A company’s participation in the Product Purchase Program does not indicate endorsement by IPMBA, nor does it indicate the company’s sponsorship of IPMBA.

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DANALCO ELHN BADGE & EMBLEM DESIGN GATORZ EYEWEAR Product: Sealskinz & Chillblocker Waterproof Product: Custom Police Badges, Emblems, Pins, Product: Eyewear Socks & Gloves Coins Cost to Members: 25% off published retail rates Cost to Members: Net Price Cost to Members: 25% off Contact Name: Tom Harwood Contact Name: Sam Matthews Contact Name: ELHN Rep Phone: 800-767-4287 x104/Fax: 858-748-5544 Phone: 800-868-2629/Fax: 800-216-9938 Phone: 203-364-8644/Fax: 860-256-4499 Website: www.gatorz.com Website: www.danalco.com Website: www.elhnbadge.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Must contact Tom directly. DE SOTO SPORT Call or email design/quantity for price quote. GITA SPORTING GOODS Product: Triathlon Clothing and Wet Suits ERGO, LLC Product: Giordana Apparel Cost to Members: 40% off Retail Product: "The Seat" Ergonomic Bike Seat Cost to Members: 10% off Giordana Contact Name: Emilio De Soto II Cost to Members: $30 lycra/gel; $23 vinyl; $15 faux Contact Name: Nelson Frazier Phone: 800-453-6673/Fax: 858-578-6021 leather Phone: 800-FON-GITA x 319 Website: www.desotosport.com Contact Name: Thomas White 800-FON-GITA x 319/Fax: 704-588-4322 Email: [email protected] Phone: 425-333-6161/Fax: 425-333-6355 Website: www.gitabike.com Website: www.thecomfortseat.com Email: [email protected] DEMAND TECHNOLOGY, LTD. Email: [email protected] Product: Lightrider Cycle Light On website, enter "IPMBA" in promotion code box. Cost to Members: £23.70; Case of 16: £18 each EV TECH IMBA: INTERNATIONAL Contact Name: Gill Hawkins Product: Bikes & Accessories for LE and EMS MOUNTAIN BICYCLING Cost to Members: Contact for special pricing on all Phone: (01252) 612661/Fax: (01252) 612662 ASSOCIATION Website: www.lightrider.co.uk items. Contact Name: Doug Canfield Product: IMBA Membership Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: $10 off National Mountain Bike Phone: 972-851-9990/Fax: 972-851-9993 ESERT UN Patrol Membership D S Website: www.texaselectricbikes.com Product: Bike First Aid Kits Contact Name: Spencer Powlison Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: 1-9 units: 10% off; 10+ units: Phone: 888-442-IMBA x101/Fax: 303-545-9026 Have IPMBA membership card handy. A portion of all proceeds will 15% off be donated to IPMBA. Website: www.imba.com Contact Name: Bertie Anderson Email: [email protected] EXPOSURE/USE (ULTIMATE Phone: 760-468-1800 Submit copy of IPMBA membership card with NMBP membership Email: [email protected] SPORTS ENGINEERING) application or renewal notice. Include IPMBA membership number & expire date with order. Product: Lighting Systems IOSSO PRODUCTS Cost to Members: Contact for Discount Details DO WRAP PERFORMANCE Product: Cleaners & Lubes for Guns & Bikes Contact Name: Jonathan Sharpe Cost to Members: 20% off Retail HEADWEAR Phone: ++ (0) 1798 344477/Fax: ++1798 34499 Contact Name: Marianne Iosso Product: Under Helmet Headbands & Bandanas Website: www.use1.com Cost to Members: 25% off Retail Phone: 888-747-4332/Fax: 847-437-8478 Email: [email protected] Website: www.iosso.com Contact Name: John Okon, Joseph Mach EYE SAFETY SYSTEMS, INC. Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-359-2514/Fax: 773-770-4201 Product: Protective Eyewear - Military, LE, Tactical Website: www.dowrap.com; www.sweatvac.com KENDA USA Cost to Members: 30-40% off List Price Email: [email protected] Product: Premium Bicycle Tires & Tubes Contact Name: Willy Breen Online orders: type IPMBA in coupon code to receive discount. Cost to Members: 60% off MSRP Custom orders available. Phone: 208-726-4072/Fax: 208-726-4563 Contact Name: Karen or Cindy Website: www.essgoggles.com Phone: 614-866-9803/Fax: 614-866-9805 DYNAMIC BICYCLES Email: [email protected] Product: Chainless Police Bikes Website: www.kendausa.com Cost to Members: Contact for Special Pricing. FINISH LINE Email: [email protected] Contact Name: Patrick Perugini Product: Bicycle Care Products Contact for Order Form. Phone: 800-935-9553/Fax: 508-429-9119 Cost to Members: 50% off MSRP & Free Shipping KUJI SPORTS CO. LTD. Contact Name: David Clopton Website: www.dynamicbicycles.com Product: Helmets; Public Safety Helmets Email: [email protected] Phone: 631-666-7300/Fax: 631-666-7391 Cost to Members: $17-$50; Public Safety: $25 Website: www.finishlineusa.com Contact Name: Bill Paine ELECTRIC TRANSPORTATION Email: [email protected] SOLUTIONS Phone: 215-335-9218/Fax: 479-254-0289 Enter IPMBA Member number and "Apply 50% discount/free Website: www.ironmanhelmets.us Product: Bikes & Accessories for LE and EMS shipping" in the Comments field. Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: Contact for special pricing on all FOSTER GRANT SUNGLASSES items. Public safety: available in black or white & with choice of stickers: Product: Ironman Sunglasses police/EMS/Sheriff/Fire Dept/Security. Contact Name: Seth Leitman Cost to Members: 40% off MSRP LANE SUNGLASSES INC Phone: 866-895-2238/Fax: 914-220-8396 Contact Name: Bill Paine Website: www.electrictransport.net Product: Protective Eyewear & Goggles Phone: 215-335-9218/Fax: 215-708-1096 Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: 30% off Retail for Quantity Email: [email protected] Purchases Have IPMBA membership card handy. A portion of all proceeds will be donated to IPMBA. FUJI AMERICA Contact Name: Neal Dykstra ELECTRIK MOTION Product: Bikes & Accessories Phone: 800-542-7850/Fax: 219-956-2112 Website: www.lanesunglasses.com Product: Electric Mountain Bicycle Cost to Members: Special Prices on Selected Models Email: [email protected] Cost to Members: 10% off Contact Name: Steve Harad Contact Name: Andy Koblick Phone: 215-824-3854 x1111/Fax: 215-824-1051 Phone: 866-372-6687/Fax: 845-215-6054 Website: www.fujibikes.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.electrikmotion.com Email: [email protected]

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LEONARD CONSULTING GROUP MAXIT DESIGNS OPENHOUSE PRODUCTS Product: S&W and Fuji Bikes, Lightman Strobes, Product: Headgator(TM)/Hothead ™/Thermal Product: Panniers, Cycle Bags, Lyteline Duty Gear Beanie ™ High-Viz Products Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Prices Cost to Members: $10.50 Headgator(TM)/Hothead Cost to Members: 15% off Regular Prices Contact Name: Mark Leonard (TM); $9.40 (Beanie) Contact Name: Bruce Burns Phone: 501-517-5338/Fax: 501-653-2969 Contact Name: Liz Phone: +44 (0) 1422 824777 Website: www.themaskedmerchant.com, Phone: 800-556-2948/Fax: 916-489-7031 Fax: +44 (0) 1422 824666 www.4bike-police.com Website: www.maxit-inc.com, www.headgator.com Website: www.openhouseproducts.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] When ordering online, use coupon code IPMBA 10 for 10% discount. 35% off other in-stock items. Visit website for information and call for Provide IPMBA membership number when ordering. availability. Have IPMBA membership number handy. LIFT & STORAGE SYSTEMS, INC. PARADIGM TACTICAL PRODUCTS Product: Automatic Bike Lift Storage Systems MAXXIS TIRES Product: FRISKER PRO Hand Worn Metal Cost to Members: $4,000 (30 bikes); $6,000 (60 Product: Bike Tires & Tubes Detector bikes) Cost to Members: 50% off Retail (Pro-form) Cost to Members: $155 + S&H Contact Name: Shawn Jones Contact Name: Ben Burgis Contact Name: Camilla Cutler Phone: 800-825-4777/Fax: 651-777-1535 Phone: 800-4MAXXIS/Fax: 770-962-7705 Phone: 978-352-6633/Fax: 978-352-7799 Website: www.liftnstore.com Website: www.maxxis.com Website: www.frisker.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] LIGHTCYCLES MOCEAN PATROL CYCLE LLC Product: Bicycle Parts & Accessories Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Product: Patrol Cycle Shoe Cost to Members: 20-25% off Retail Cost to Members: 25% off Retail Cost to Members: $79.95 Contact Name: Bob Light Contact Name: Bill Levitt Contact Name: Mark Eumurian Phone: 518-420-4666 Phone: 877-662-3680/Fax: 949-646-1590 Phone: 800-208-2032/Fax: 651-773-8762 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mocean.net Website: www.patrolcycle.com Email for details/availability/shipping charges. Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] or [email protected] LOUKA TACTICAL TRAINING LLC MONTAGUE BIKES Product: Video: Firearms & Training Issues Product: Paratrooper Tactical Folding Mountain POLARPAK Cost to Members: $23, incl. shipping Bike Product: Hydration Backpacks Contact Name: Lou Ann Hamblin Cost to Members: Free Folding Pedals & Kickstand Cost to Members: PolarPak 1.0 $18.30 with Purchase Contact Name: Jeff Skillern Phone: 734-697-6342 Contact Name: Dave Winding Website: http://home.comcast.net/~kdvonk/ Phone: 208-426-9058/Fax: 208-424-8687 LouKaLLC.html Phone: 800-736-5348/Fax: 617-491-7207 Website: www.polarpak.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.montagueusa.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] MADISON BICYCLE SHOP Special offer is not available online. Product: Bikes, Uniforms, and Accessories MOUNTAIN RACING PRODUCTS POLICE BIKE STORE Cost to Members: Up to 15% off; up to 12 months Product: Power Grips, White Brothers Forks, Product: Fuji, S&W, Lights, Sirens, financing same as cash Kreitler Rollers Bags, Accessories Contact Name: Sal Piccolo Cost to Members: 20% off Retail Cost to Members: 10-35% off Retail Contact Name: Paul Aeita Phone: 973-377-6616/Fax: 973-822-3551 Contact Name: Michael Espejo Website: www.madisonbicycleshop.com Phone: 800-999-8277/Fax: 970-241-3529 Phone: 309-797-9028/Fax: 309-797-9028 Email: [email protected] Website: www.mrpbike.com Website: www.policebikestore.com Email: [email protected] Complete police application. Call to demo a complete police mountain Email: [email protected] bike. NUGO NUTRITION PROGOLD LUBRICANTS MAKLITE Product: Nutrition/Energy Bars Product: ProLink Chain Lube, ProGold Lubes, EPX Product: Illuminated Safety Light Products Cost to Members: $1.02/bar; $15.25/box Contact Name: Doug or Van Cost to Members: $7.00 Contact Name: Keith Rohrlick Phone: 800-421-5823/Fax: 404-766-3977 Contact Name: William Maki Phone: 888-421-2032/Fax: 412-781-4120 Website: www.progoldmfr.com Phone: 800-888-5427/Fax: 773-276-3331 Website: www.nugonutrition.com Email: [email protected] Website: www.librasafety.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Call 888-421-2032 to order, and have your IPMBA membership PROMARK INT’L INC. number & expiration date handy. Product: Full Line Law Enforcement Equipment MARWI USA, INC. OLYMPIC UNIFORMS/J. MARCEL Cost to Members: 40% off Most Products Product: Lighting Systems Contact Name: Kenneth Battcher Cost to Members: Contact for Discount Product: Bike Patrol Uniforms Phone: 800-645-4443/Fax: 516-795-4259 Contact Name: Austin Hallam Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Prices Contact Name: Julie Cruise/Rachel Peterson Website: www.publicsafetymall.com Phone: 800-448-3876/Fax: 618-395-4711 Email: [email protected] Website: www.marwiusa.com Phone: 888-722-9222/Fax: 206-722-1521 Email: [email protected] Website: www.olyuniforms.com PUBLIC SAFETY LOGOS Email: [email protected] Product: Badges/Badge Cases/Jewelry/Patches/Etc.

Cost to Members: 10% off + drop ship free on $150 or more

Contact Name: Michael Carrizales

Phone: 800-276-0706/Fax: 281-251-4786 Website: www.publicsafetylogos.com

Email: [email protected] Code: 20PMBA04 and IPMBA membership number must accompany

order.

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R & B FABRICATIONS SWAGMAN ZEAL OPTICS Product: Panniers & Safety Vests Product: Bicycle Carriers (Roof/Hitch/Trunk) Product: Sport Eyewear & Goggles Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Cost to Members: 15% off Retail Cost to Members: 50% off suggested retail. Contact Name: Tina Lime Contact Name: Debbie Contact Name: Sport Stars Pro Sales Phone: 800-553-1911/Fax: 419-594-2250 Phone: 800-469-7924/Fax: 800-469-7893 Phone: 800-784-4090/Fax: Website: www.rbfab.com Website: www.swagman.net Website: www.zealoptics.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] REDMAN TRAINING GEAR All Shipments Made from Orville, WA. Call Sport Stars Pro Sales for a discount code. Product: Defensive Tactics Training Gear TERRY PRECISION CYCLING ZENSAH Cost to Members: 10% off Retail Product: Bikes, Accessories, Seats, Apparel Product: Tactical Shirts & Shorts Contact Name: Bob Brothers Cost to Members: Terry Apparel -- wholesale; see Cost to Members: 30% off Regular Cost Phone: 800-865-7840/Fax: 800-459-2598 notes for more. Contact Name: Ryan Oliver Website: www.redmangear.com Contact Name: Ginny Weisel Phone: 877-614-5076/Fax: 305-675-0221 Email: [email protected] Phone: 800-289-8379 x 13/Fax: 315-986-2104 Website: www.zensah.com Website: www.terrybicycles.com Email: [email protected] RUBEL BIKEMAPS Email: [email protected] Product: Bicycling Street Smarts: 48-page booklet When ordering online, type "IPMBA30". 10% off wholesale on Terry saddles. Contact Ginny via email for pro Cost to Members: Free shipping on any size order. deal order form. ZOGICS LLC Contact Name: Andy Rubel Product: CitraWipe Degreasing Hand Wipes IMEX ATCH ORPORATION Phone: 617-776-6567/Fax: 617-623-1523 T W C Cost to Members: 25-50% of MSRP Website: www.bikemaps.com Product: All Timex Products Contact Name: Paul LeBlanc Cost to Members: 33% off MSRP Email: [email protected] Phone: 888-623-0088/Fax: 413-235-0007 Contact Name: Bill Paine Contact for free sample; see full text at www.bikemaps.com. Website: www.zogics.com Phone: 215-335-9218/Fax: 215-708-1096 Email: 413-235-0007 RUDY PROJECT Website: www.timex.com Contact for public safety special order form. Product: Sunglasses, Sport Eyewear, Helmets, Email: [email protected] Goggles ZOIC CLOTHING Cost to Members: 40% off Retail TUFFRHINO SAFETY SUPPLY Product: Cycling Apparel Contact Name: Craig Mintzlaff Product: Safety Gear, Hi-Viz Apparel, Cooling Cost to Members: 30% off Retail Products Phone: 949-272-2458/Fax: 949-221-3826 Contact Name: Eric Swenson Cost to Members: 10% off Website: www.rudyprojectusa.com Contact Name: JenniferNEW Reich/Lori Liszner Phone: 866-355-9642/Fax: 858-625-0746 Email: [email protected] Website: www.zoic.com At www.rudyprojectusa.com, click on OTHER INFO, then BATMAN. Phone: 866-922-4488/Fax: 201-438-4555 Email: [email protected] Enter activation code: services. Website: www.tuffrhino.com Email: [email protected] SEVEN STAR SPORTS Product: Cycling Helmets, Multi-Sport Helmets, Use Coupon Code IPMBA at checkout. Protective Wear UNITED BICYCLE SUPPLY Cost to Members: Bike Helmet: $5; Visor Helmet: Product: Bicycle Tools and Parts $6; ABS Helmet: $6; HOG ABS Helmet: $8 Cost to Members: Wholesale Pricing to Departments Contact Name: Purvis Mirza Contact Name: Pete Phone: 888-527-7827/Fax: 905-574-7082 Phone: 541-482-1750/Fax: 541-482-1132 Website: www.sevenstarsports.com Call to establish an account for your department to be eligible for Email: [email protected] wholesale pricing on all products. Freight Charge: $1 per unit. VISION 2000 LEEDS LTD. SIGNAL MEASUREMENT CO. Product: Mobile Surveillance Systems for Push Bikes Product: GPS & Communication Mounts Cost to Members: 10% discount Cost to Members: 30% off Retail Contact Name: Alex Hayes Contact Name: Tom Polcyn Phone: 01132 370293/Fax: 0113 2370294 Phone: 800-527-1079/Fax: 281-356-0099 Website: www.v2k.co.uk Website: www.smc-amp.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Email contact details and IPMBA membership number. SUPERIOR GEAR OLCANIC ICYCLES Product: Chain Stain Away Pant Protector V B Cost to Members: 10% off Regular Price; quantity Product: Bikes, Accessories, Outdoor discount for 10 or more. & Camping Gear Cost to Members: Avg. of 25% off MSRP Contact Name: Frank Pollari Contact Name: Eric Kackley Phone: 888-519-2250/Fax: 807-473-4597 Website: www.chainstainaway.com Phone: 360-943-8613 Website: www.volcanicbikes.com Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] For online ordering, enter IPMBA5 in the coupon box. WTB Product: Tires, Saddles, Headsets, Pedals, Wheel Parts Cost to Members: 15% off Wholesale Prices Contact Name: Chris Schierholtz Phone: 415-389-5040/Fax: 415-389-5044 Website: www.wtb.com Email: [email protected]

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24 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2007 News from the UK News from the UK

Matt Langridge, PCI # 869 links with the rural communities. He Officers (PCSOs) have been trained Thames Valley Police (UK) said: “Using these bikes, beat officers across Watford and Three Rivers. The The time has again and community support officers will bikes are currently used by the come for me to let be able to provide a highly visible and officers and PCSO’s in the Vicarage, you know what’s accessible service with the extra Holywell, Oxhey, Nascot and Park been occurring benefit of increased mobility not only wards, with officers riding 10-20 over here. I will in our rural areas but also providing miles a day, cycling for general start with an update on the story about higher visibility and reducing the fear patrol, attending incidents, and Daniel Cadden, the cyclist being of crime or possible victimisation for travelling to appointments and prosecuted for not riding on a cycle people who live on the outskirts of meetings. Yasmin Batliwala, chair of path. He was originally reported the city.” The bikes will also be used the Safer Watford Partnership, said, (citation issued) for riding without by other community officers such as “The partnership is really happy to consideration for other road users. Castle Community Beat Manager PC support this project. It is going to The officers citing him stated he Mark Finch who goes on two wheels benefit local people by increasing should have been riding on the left to tour his area on a regular basis. Sgt visibility of both ward constables and side of the carriageway edge marking, Pearson explained “While Tom PCSOs within their neighbourhoods, thus enabling vehicles to pass without covers the rural areas, Mark is often allowing them to cover their ward crossing the central solid white line in to be seen on his area which covers more easily and quickly than they the carriageway – an offence in the the quayside and the cycle track. The would on foot.” UK if passing something travelling district has a large amount of cycle In the Yorkshire Dales (tremendous faster than 10 mph. In court, Daniel paths and cycle users and the new cycling country!) the use of cycle was convicted by the District Judge bikes will improve the policing of patrol has been recognised and, as a on the grounds that he was not using those areas. It is apparent that a result, more of the communities are the cycle path that was beside the number of criminals favour opposing carriageway. On appeal, bikes as their preferred means this conviction was overturned. The of transport and this will assist Judge reviewing the conviction found us in targeting those that there was no legal obligation for individuals.” Councillor Gina cyclists to use a cycle path. This is a Dowding, member of the very important decision. If the Cycling Demonstration Town conviction was upheld, it might have Project Board, said: “It’s great paved the way for the erosion of the that through working with the cyclists’ right to choose where it is police, the Council can make safest or more appropriate to ride. bikes and cycling more visible It seems like new cycle teams are and therefore a more being born every day over here! Since mainstream form of transport my last update, I have learned of than has been the case in cycle patrol and cycle team activity recent years. As far as all over the UK. Neighbourhood encouraging more cycling is Policing, a concept driven by the concerned it’s nearly always a government, is impacting on this. ‘win-win’ situation and this is I will write an article explaining the definitely the case with police now using bikes to get around concept for a later issue. As reported in the Spring 2007 issue of the communities they serve.” Public Safety Cycling hitting the IPMBA News, IPMBA’s own Tom Lynch of news over here recently includes: In Watford, six new bikes have the London Ambulance Service was been funded by the Watford recently honored with the distinction of Lancaster Neighbourhood Policing Community Safety MBE, Member of the British Empire. Tom team taking delivery of a number of Partnership. Specialized is shown here receiving his award from bikes obtained with funding Hardrocks with Police Charles, the Prince of Wales. Tom was assistance from Lancaster City markings have been bought honored for his commitment to cycling, Council. Neighbourhood Policing and 11 Police Officers and six both in his BMX career and in his role as Sergeant Martin Pearson said the Police Community Support founder of the LAS Cycle Response Unit. bikes will help improve the police’s (Continued on page 26)

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(Continued from page 25) one day training session [Ed’s note: rushed over and took control of the being policed by bike officers. Six the author is, no doubt, trying to situation. One motorcyclist had a more bikes have been funded by the convince them to upgrade to IPMBA severe head and facial wound that was Hambleton Community Safety training!] which, in the words of their spurting blood. We immediately Partnership, taking the total number of instructor Rob Simpson, “Has not applied a dressing and kept the man bikes used by the Neighbourhood been about learning to ride a bike. It still in the position he landed in until Teams in the areas to 14! has been about adapting the bike to our colleagues at the London Tayside Police Chief Constable John policing. We know that bikes are a Ambulance Service arrived. He was Vine has been in the saddle with Perth just one of seven casualties, three of (Scotland) officers as he paid a visit to Violent assaults, criminal which had life-threatening injuries. their City. Perth was the first division damage and drunken disorder The incident used every skill and in Scotland to use the technology and have been reduced by 15% ability we’d ever been trained in and the city’s Chief Superintendent, Matt showed how vital CRUs are in Hamilton, explained “Cycle patrols since November 2005. Cycle providing first aid as quickly as give you a lot of benefits. They can go patrol has been credited as possible.” places faster than people on foot, and being a factor in (that) In the meantime, Tom Lynch, Charlie places where cars can’t.” Perth’s bikes reduction ... Irvine, Mark Cockram and David are equipped with CCTV cameras to Warman Jnr have been busy recently capture evidence during patrols. laying the foundations of a new UK- really effective tool in dealing with based organisation which is planned to Norwich Police are utilising their disorder, in particular. They can get to bikes during late night operations be affiliated to IPMBA. Public Safety places where cars cannot reach. They Cycling is planned to operate in the against antisocial behaviour and are quick and silent. We can be disorder as the pubs and clubs close at UK in the same way as IPMBA alongside people before they have any operates in the USA, providing a the end of busy Friday and Saturday idea we are around. It also means nights. Violent assaults, criminal source of expert knowledge, training officers can patrol over a wide area and assistance for Public Safety damage and drunken disorder have and still be very accessible to anyone been reduced by 15% since November Cycling in the UK. More news as the who wants to talk to them.” Inspector concept develops. 2005. Cycle patrol has been credited Luke McDonnell of Wilmslow Police as being a factor in this reduction. At a said: “There is a competing demand to Finally, the 2007 version of the UK meeting of the Norwich City Centre retain high visibility policing and Emergency Services Cycling Seminar st nd Licensing Forum, PC Louise Grime provide reassurance and being able to is planned for 1 and 2 September said “It’s very good to use the bike get to different places in the area fast. 2007 in the City of London. Please because people don’t always see or This enables us to do both. It keeps contact Tom at hear you coming — and you can officers out on patrol on their bikes, [email protected] for usually hear them from a mile off.” rather than in cars or on foot. They can more details. A resident of one area of the city said cover a lot of ground and get to areas Before I sign off, I would like to “We badly need these bikes. Our lives where previously it has been difficult extend my thanks to all the gang at are being made a misery by yobs and for us to reach such as parks.” Baton Rouge EMS for putting on a drug trafficking in the area. I would As mentioned in the Spring issue, fantastic conference. I had a really definitely welcome more police on great time! To all of you who attended bikes patrolling the street.” Transport for London (TfL) held their first Cycling Communities Awards the conference in any capacity who Cheshire Police have recently recently, and a number of IPMBA either looked after me, led me astray, increased the use of cycle patrol in members were recognized. I’ve looked after me THEN led me astray, Nantwich, Crewe, Congleton managed to learn some details about or led me astray THEN looked after Borough, Macclesfield, Knutsford, the St John Ambulance award. me (you all know who you are) I Winsford and Wilmslow where the According to CRU Staff Officer David extend my greetings and thanks again. Neighbourhood Teams are utilising Warman Jnr, “At the 2006 Tour of The ribs are nearly mended! their bikes to increase their visibility, Britain race, while patrolling the area Ride Safe, accessibility and effectiveness. on our bikes, my fellow staff officer Equipped with police livery and I heard a screech of brakes and Matt Langridge Specialized Hardrock bikes and cycle saw a motorbike flying through the air patrol uniform, the officers undergo a before landing in the crowd. We

26 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2007 Letter to the International Public Safety Cycling Community Member News

To the International Members of IPMBA, s many of you are aware, I have been tasked with making a recommendation to the board of directors with respect to IPMBA’s international affairs. This year-long project encompassed extensive research, education and evaluation. My research included seeking advice from IPMBA’s international members, other non-profit organizations which have Adeveloped successful international policy and programs, and for-profit companies with worldwide operations. IPMBA has also hired a consultant who specializes in non-profits and international affairs. As a result of this research, the board has come to the conclusion that developing affiliate relationships with established public safety cycling organizations beyond the U.S. borders will be the most effective means to pursue our mission. Under this model, IPMBA will establish mutually beneficial partnerships under an affiliate agreement yet to be developed. Such affiliations will enable us to ensure that IPMBA’s standards continue to be met while at the same time allowing for country-specific adaptations. This will facilitate the continued exchange of information and the development of both universal and country-specific best practices. IPMBA will continue to welcome international public safety cyclists to membership. Members from all nations are encouraged to submit articles, product reviews, and other news items to ...the board has come IPMBA News, develop conference workshops, attend IPMBA courses, and otherwise participate to the conclusion that in membership and training activities. In turn, IPMBA will continue to support the efforts of our international members and colleagues, participate in overseas training seminars and courses developing affiliate when possible, and provide other resources and support. relationships with In the coming months, IPMBA will develop affiliation criteria and an international affiliate established public agreement. The agreement will define the terms under which the affiliation operates, including safety cycling the nature of the relationship and the rights, responsibilities, and privileges of each party. It will also cover such factors as indemnification, legal compliance, revocation and surrender of charter, organizations beyond and copyright issues. the U.S. borders will With respect to the IPMBA curriculum, we will continue to operate under our current set of be the most effective standards and policies. Those who choose to pursue instructor certification will be expected to means to pursue our adhere to the established guidelines, teach the standardized IPMBA curriculum, and administer the official IPMBA tests. No further modifications will be made to the existing IPMBA curriculum for other countries, although we anticipate assisting with the development of international curricula and materials, using the new Complete Guide to Public Safety Cycling as a foundation. With our publisher, Jones & Bartlett, we will pursue opportunities for international editions based upon market potential and demand. These materials will be developed in consultation with our international members and instructors. We are committed to providing an environment that supports a membership of diverse public safety cycling professionals, affiliated agencies and industry partners, and we will continue to welcome members from around the world. I appreciate all of the assistance I received during this research project. Please continue to be patient while we formulate the best course of action and develop a set of criteria and guidelines for affiliation. Best Regards, Chris Davala IPMBA Board of Directors

Cool Jewelry for Your Bike ennifer Green of Revolution Cycle Jewelry generously donated a sterling silver, handmade, custom IPMBA headbadge to the IPMBA Conference. This J beautiful piece of “bike jewelry” was won in a drawing by Lt. Stanley Cosper of the Tulane University Police Department, much to the disappointment of the other entrants. All is not lost, however – now you, too, can get an IPMBA headbadge for your favorite ride! Call Jen at 215-266-4778 or visit www.headbadges.com for more information and to place your order. Price: $100

IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 3 27 Member News Bikes Come to Boston

Submitted by Mike Kane, IPMBA Member Boston Police Department

he Boston Police Academy recently purchased two mountain bikes in order to provide traffic support while their recruits classes run in formation. The T instructors at the academy were finding it difficult to navigate the public streets around the academy during the morning run with as many as one hundred and five recruits. A proposal was drawn up by Officer Mike Kane, who has been assigned to the academy since April 2005, to purchase and equip two bikes. The bikes were approved and were put into service in December 2006. Both bikes were white and gray when they were purchased and then were sent to fleet services, where “Boston Police Academy” was lettered onto the frames in blue. This color scheme matches all Boston police vehicles and presents a very professional appearance. Police Officer/EMT Ken Semedo who is also an instructor at the academy,

Photo courtesy Mike Kane rides the second bike. Both officers carry first aid supplies in case of any injuries to recruits or staff members. The bikes have been well received and their effectiveness was quickly seen. On the second day the bikes were in use, a serious two car accident occurred near the training field used by recruit classes. Officers Kane and Semedo, along with staff instructors Kevin Welsh, Dayrl Owens, and Mury Staco were able to provide one seriously injured driver with medical assistance, utilizing the first aid kits from both bikes. This was a great learning experience for the recruits as they saw first-hand that cops don’t need a flashy cruiser to serve the public. Mike has been assigned to the Boston Police Academy since 2005. He can be reached at [email protected].

Summer Movie List: Bicycling in the Movies Some Kudos for IPMBA Instructors ... Source: Massachusetts Bicycle Coalition, www.massbike.org.

The obvious ones . . . The less obvious ones . . . Bicycle Thief (1948) Directed by the 2 Seconds (1998) A mountain biking Fascist-era matinee idol Vittorio De film about a female bike racer who gets Sica from a script by veteran tired of the racing life and finds the screenwriter Cesare Zavattini, said by true meaning of life with the help of an the Village Voice to be the most old, grouchy bike shop owner. There universally praised movie produced are good downhill racing scenes at the anywhere on planet earth during the beginning. It’s French Canadian with first decade after World War II. A subtitles, was directed by Manon workman spends a whole day looking Briand, and stars Charlotte Laurier and in vain in the streets of Rome for the Dino Tavarone. This movie is available bicycle someone has stolen from him. in VHS and DVD formats. Breaking Away (1979) Local cyclist 20 Shades of Pink (1976) A middle- in a small town (townies AKA aged house painter, going through mid- “cutters”), lives, eats, and breathes life crisis, takes up cycling for exercise cycling and everything else Italian, and meets up with an attractive young comes of age in a race against college bike racer. The painter thinks she is kids. Based on Dave Blaze, and his interested in him on a personal level experiences at Indiana University and when she really only wants to help him the Little 500. prepare for an age-group bike race. American Flyer (1985) Two brothers, Directed by Paul Stanley, with Anne a former National caliber rider (Kevin Jackson, Eli Wallach, and Keenan Costner) and his enthusiastic brother, Wynn. take an adventure to the ‘Hell of the Beasts of Burden It depicts the hard West’ (AKA Coors Classic) stage race. side of the bike messenger’s life and Lots of good ‘Coors Classic’ footage in society. It may be realism, with this one, even Eddy Merckx makes an emphasis on the unhappy side, but it appearance. certainly makes you want to avoid that Quicksilver Trials and tribulations in life. It shows drugs and alcohol, the tough world of bicycle messengers insufficient money, an alienated in New York City. Stars Kevin Bacon, approach to living, a very hard job. On and Nelson Vails, with great stunt the other hand, the scenes of cycling in shots of cycling (often in illegal ways) traffic, taken by a bike-mounted in traffic. camera, are very exciting. Beijing Bicycle (Shiqi sui de dan che) (2001) While watching this movie I couldn’t help but be reminded of The (Continued on page 34) 28 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2007 — IPMBA has Class — Member News

Steve Forbes, PCI #743 of the University of Jamie Cheatem, PCI #664, dedicated his road Guelph, Ontario, ride to the students and faculty of Virginia completed a Tech. The course, held in Baltimore, Security Cyclist Maryland, was attended by officers from Course at Harford County Sheriffs Office, York County Ryerson (PA) Sheriffs Office, University of Maryland University in Baltimore County Police, City of Rockville Toronto (middle Police, Loyola College Police, and Georgetown University Police. left) and a Police Bill Creilly (right) and John Dwyer, president and Cyclist Course treasurer, respectively, of Second Alarmers Assn & in Guelph Rescue Squad of Montgomery County, PA, have a (above) combined age of 122 years and more than 80 years experience in EMS. They successfully completed an EMS Cyclist Course in New Castle County, DE, in Jay Dalton, Summer 2006. Both are still active “on the street” PCI #955 of and were each paired with a police cyclist during one the US Navy of the local 4th of July parades. Headquartered in in Marietta, Willow Grove, Second Alarmers has 13 ALS Georgia, is ambulances operating out of five stations, a bike proud to have team, a rescue truck, a marine unit, and a rehab tent. completed his They were chartered in 1938 to serve coffee and lime very first juice and provide First Aid to firemen. class! IPMBA Remembers Leon Szczepanski regret to inform you my good friend and and I were riding together; he took great care when riding. He loved the mountains of NC supervisor, Lt. Leon (Lee) Szczepanski of for people’s safety and pleasure while and we talked many hours of our retirement the Miami Dade Schools Police Dept. and riding. He and I had planned on going to the there and of what we were going to enjoy: the aI member of IPMBA, died of a heart attack on IPMBA Instructor course, but he didn’t go fishing, walking , kayaking and the biking. Friday, June 8, while mountain biking in the with me when I went, due to family issues. He I am going to miss him a lot. To my friend Asheville, North Carolina, area with a group of would have been a great Instructor, always Lee. our friends. All efforts to ready with some really revive him by the group insightful wit and humor. Sincerely, members, all of whom were I can’t begin to tell you how Jim Pierce recently certified as IMBA much I am going to miss Condolences may be sent to Lee’s fiance, rescue riders, failed. Lee him. I can’t think of riding Kathy Aguilar, and parents, Joan & Leo was also trained through my bike without calling Lee Szczepanski at 711 S.W. 148 Ave, #415, that program. He had been to see if he was in for a ride, Sunrise FL 33325 and to the Miami Dade the leader of our bike unit which he usually was. I School Police Department at 6100 NW 2nd from it’s inception. Lee won’t be the only one Ave, Miami FL 33127. was about to marry his missing him. The police Memorial Contributions may be made to fiance Kathy Aguilar in community lost a true Police Officers Assistance Trust (POAT), July of this year and was professional and a great www.poat.org, 305-594-6662. Police Officer also within a year of friend of any community Assistance Trust was founded in 1989 as a retirement. where he was always an nonprofit support organization for the law I introduced him to advocate for the someone in enforcement community of Miami-Dade mountain biking and he need. County, Florida. Their mission is to provide became a great advocate of the sport and of This was a trip that I decided not to go on. I assistance to officers and their families in police officers on bikes. He was a great friend had one planned for June 28 to the Cherokee times of hardship, personal crisis, or critical and supervisor (if a little bit of a perfectionist). area and Lee was already planning with me for need. Donations may be mailed to 1030 NW We had some great times arguing but that one. They tell me his death was quick and 111 Avenue, Miami, FL 33172. eventually compromised on anything we felt he was sitting on the side of the trail about 10 like arguing about. I always felt good when he feet from his bike, like he and I would do often

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30 INTERNATIONAL POLICE MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION, Summer 2007 Enhancing Bicycle Safety through Enforcement: Instructor Corner Tools for Officers PMBA members know the rules of the road as they apply to cyclists and are personally familiar with the safety challenges of riding a bicycle in traffic. Your colleagues who don’t perform public safety on a bicycle, however, may not be as aware. NHTSA offers I resources and training tools to educate police officers about enforcing traffic law as it pertains to cyclists. Please increase the safety of all road users, including bicyclists, by encouraging all law enforcement officers to be aware and apply the laws. These resources include: Roll Call Video: Enforcing Laws for Bicyclists This roll call video for law enforcement officers provides an introduction to some of the common violations by both bicyclists and motorists that contribute to motor vehicle-bicycle crashes. It discusses how enforcement can play a role in preventing crashes and the importance of reporting crashes when they do occur. The video also promotes NHTSA’s new self-paced interactive law enforcement training, Enhancing Safety for Bicyclists – Law Enforcement’s Role, and other training resources. This video can be viewed directly on the NHTSA website, www.nhtsa.gov. Click on Traffic Safety and then click on Bicycles. Finally, click “Law Enforcement Roll Call Video: Enforcing Law for Bicyclists” to play the video. For more information contact NHTSA’s Safety Countermeasures Division at 202-366-1739 or email Paula Bawer at [email protected]. Enhancing Bicycle Safety: Law Enforcement’s Role This is a CD-ROM self-paced interactive training for all law enforcement officers. It includes seven content sections with videos and a final evaluation. Content includes: Why Law Enforcement; Understanding Bicycle Crashes; Applying Traffic Laws to Cyclists; Specific Laws for Cyclists; Enforcement Techniques; Crash Investigation and Reporting; and Review and Next Steps. Completion of the final evaluation prompts a certificate of completion and the achieved score. Based on their state-defined passing score, the learner may be eligible for in-service training hours. Estimated contact time for completing the training is approximately 2 hours. To request a copy, contact NHTSA’s Safety Countermeasures Division at 202-366-1739 or email Paula Bawer at [email protected]. Bicycle Safety Activity Kit

HTSA has put together this Bicycle Safety Activity Kit to provide parents, caregivers, teachers, community leaders, and children with tools to learn the important basics N about bicycle safety. This kit can be used in school or community bicycle safety programs or in conjunction with Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programs. The kit contains age-appropriate activities emphasizing crashes and related injuries while bicycling. While the activities focus on awareness and education, through applying this knowledge to actual safety behaviors we can help to save a life; the life may even be yours or that of your child. The kit is available in English (Bicycle Safety Activity Kit) and Spanish (Seguridad en Bicicletas). To access the material, go to www.nhtsa.gov, click on Traffic Safety, click on Bicyclists, scroll down to Activities and Materials for Kids, and click on Bicycle Safety Activity Kit. Other NHTSA Educational Materials The following resources are also available through NHTSA. Visit www.nhtsa.gov, click on Traffic Safety, and then on Bicycles to access these materials.

Brochures for Download Activities and Materials for Kids • Bicycle Helmet Use Laws: Lessons Learned From • Bikeability Checklist • Bicycle Safety Activity Kit Selected Sites • • Kids and Bicycle Safety • Back to School Safely Resource Guide on Laws Related to Pedestrian and Bicycle Safety • Kids and Bicycle Safety - (Spanish) • Play It Safe: My Traffic Safety Fun Site • National Strategies for Advancing Bicycle Safety • Easy Steps for Fitting a Bicycle Helmet • Pedestrian Safety Trail and Bike Tour • Easy Steps for Fitting a Bicycle Helmet - (Spanish) • Walking and Biking Safety – Toddlers and Safe Routes to School (SRTS) • • Prevent Bicycle Crashes: Parents and Caregivers Preschoolers DOT SRTS Clearinghouse • Walking and Biking Safety – Kindergarten to • • Seven Smart Routes to Bicycle Safety Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Guide Grade 3 • Safe Routes to School – Tool Kit Videos and Clips Resource Guides • Safe Routes to School – Practice & Promise • For Kids - Ride Smart. It's Time to Start. (2002) • International Walk To School Month/Back To • Walkability Checklist • For Kids - Bike Safe. Bike Smart. (2004) School Planner for Pedestrians, Bicyclists, and • FHWA Office of Safety - Safe Routes to School • For Adults - Bicycle Safety Tips for Adults School Bus Riders • Bicycle and Pedestrian Safety Resource Guide IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 3 31 Cover Story Bicycle Crash Investigation

the pavement cannot accommodate both oncoming traffic. In a few states, they are (Continued from page 1) actions simultaneously, and the loss of illegal to use on a roadway. Because traction often results in a fall. Lugged or hearing is an important sense for surviving Frame Size knobby off-road tires are designed to in traffic, use of these devices on a Bike size is often listed, incorrectly, by the increase traction and surface area on non- roadway is particularly dangerous. If the diameter of its wheels. For example, BMX paved surfaces. On pavement, however, cyclist was using them at the time of the type bikes have 20-inch wheels, and the surface area of the tire is actually less crash, it should be documented. If mountain bikes have 26-inch wheels. and traction is poor, especially when the possible, note and document the volume Wheel size can be found by checking the surface is wet. Tires play a significant level. role in the cyclist’s ability to maintain side of the tires, but bikes are more Brakes & Other Components accurately sized by measuring their traction and balance. Inspect and frames. That measurement might be found photograph the tires. Document their size, Bicycles today have a variety of brake on a sticker on the frame, but don’t expect type and condition. types. They run the gamut from pedal- it. You will most likely have to measure it activated coaster brakes to high-end Accessories and Clothing draulic disc brakes. The function of yourself. hy Any and all accessories mounted on the brakes should be tested, if possible. Check A frame is measured from the center of bike should be photographed. Any lights, and document the condition of all the bottom bracket to the top of the seat reflectors or other safety devices should be components of the brakes. Are all of the tube. On mountain bikes, BMX and most documented. Some accessories or parts cables and brake blocks intact and other bikes, the measurement is listed in may have broken off and lay nearby. connected? Is it possible to tell if they are inches. Road bikes, or racing type bikes, These, too, should be documented and adjusted correctly? Keep in mind that have their frames and wheels measured in photographed as part of the investigation. statutes in every state require bikes centimeters. Virtually every state in the United States operating in or near traffic to have requires bicycles to be equipped with – functional brakes. Just as a strong headwind can make and use – a headlight if operated on a it difficult to hear … these devices A factor that may affect children is the roadway at night or in low-light size and adjustment of brake levers. make it nearly impossible to hear conditions. Occasionally, kids ride bikes that are too Several states also require that bikes use a big for them. Their hands may not be able taillight, not merely a reflector, when to physically reach the brake levers in Knowing the frame size may help an operated at night. Check state statutes to order to activate them. Investigators investigator determine whether the bike see precisely what is required in your should question that possibility if a child was too large for the rider. Riding a bike locale. If you are unfamiliar with the law, and hand brakes are involved in a situation that is too large is quite dangerous and you may not know what needs to be in which the bike didn’t stop when it may cause control problems. It may also verified and documented. should have. be a violation of the law. A rider must be able to stand over the bike’s top tube Some bikes are equipped with mirrors, Assess the overall mechanical soundness while standing flatfooted. If the rider was and some cyclists use mirrors mounted to of the bike. If the frame, wheels or killed or seriously injured, the stand-over the side of their helmets. Bike mirrors in components are broken, it may be possible test is obviously impossible. Knowing the the U.S. need to be mounted on the left to tell if the damage is fresh or not. If frame size may make it possible to side of the bike to be effective in traffic. there is any doubt, take the bike to a determine whether it was safe by using the Bike mirrors are small. They allow the professional bike mechanic for an opinion rider’s measurements. Legally, the height cyclist to see if a vehicle is approaching, about the bicycle in all mechanical of the frame is ultimately at issue, not the but may not accurately depict distance, aspects. A professional bike mechanic height of the saddle. closing speeds and other important may be able to tell you if the damage was information. The cyclist should still look pre-existing, and if so, if it could have Tires over his shoulder to get more precise caused the cyclist to fall. Bicycle tires have only a very small information. Inexperienced cyclists may Bike mechanics can also examine brakes portion of rubber on the road at any one tend to swerve toward traffic when and other components to determine their time. Even the best tires provide an actual looking over their left shoulders. functionality before the crash. They may surface area, on each tire, of Statements from witnesses may indicate have experience with that particular model approximately half the size of a dime. such movement if it is suspected. and its idiosyncrasies. Occasionally Most bike tires have even less area. That Personal entertainment devices, such as bicycle companies or the Consumer portion of the tire surface is the sole point MP3 players and iPods, are frequently Product Safety Commission issues recalls of traction for acceleration, braking and used by cyclists, nearly all of whom use or warnings about particular bikes or turning. It is easily affected by wet or earplugs in both ears. It is not uncommon components. A professional mechanic slippery surfaces. for them to be quite loud. Just as a strong could share that info and bring another Traction is particularly vulnerable when headwind can make it difficult to hear perspective to your investigation. trying to brake hard and turn at the same vehicles approaching from behind, these (Continued on page 33) time. The small surface area contacting devices make it nearly impossible to hear

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(Continued from page 32) Bike shops often have a number of the experienced cyclists often ride very near cardboard boxes in which new bikes are the fog line. Where a roadway has a Pre-Crash Speed delivered. They would gladly share them concrete curb and gutter, it is unsafe to Establishing the bike’s pre-event speed is with law enforcement instead important, but may be difficult to of throwing them out! With determine. If the bicycle is a multi-speed little disassembly, it may be model, photograph and document the possible to secure the crashed chain position, both front and back. By bike in the box and store it as looking at the gear combination, the type evidence. A lawsuit is and quality of the bike, together with normally filed within a year other factors, a cycling expert may be or two. The plaintiff’s able to make a reasonable estimate of the attorney may wish to take rider’s speed. possession of the bicycle and Statements from witnesses regarding the other physical evidence at rider’s body position on the bike, that time. Your department pedaling cadence, and perceptions of policy can dictate whether or speed are all important to document. For not to release it for civil example, a bike ridden slowly in a very action. high gear will be difficult to pedal and Clothing and Equipment may be somewhat wobbly. The cyclist’s clothing and Skilled cyclists use their gears more equipment may significantly efficiently and they regularly ride with a increase conspicuity, or higher pedaling cadence. Less skilled visibility to other road users. cyclists tend to shift less and ride in gears It is suggested the clothing that make them work too hard when the cyclist was wearing at the time of the ride in the gutter as gutters collect debris pedaling. Each gear combination has a crash is collected and photographed. It and may also be a grade either higher or unique “stride length.” Each revolution of may be helpful to lay it out as it was lower than the adjacent asphalt. the pedals causes the bike to travel a being worn to best present it as it was on When assessing whether a cyclist was in certain, constant distance. the street. This usually requires going to a portion of the roadway where he Higher gears travel a longer distance with the hospital or morgue where the cyclist “belonged,” investigators need to be each revolution of the crank than do was taken. Clothing may have been aware of the hazards created by curbs and lower gears. By counting the number of removed at the scene by medical staff or gutters. Nearly all state statutes have the teeth on the rear cog and front chain ring by the impact itself. language that a cyclist must ride as “far that the chain is found in—and noting the Photograph any removed clothing or right” or “as close to the right side as tire size—it is possible to determine the equipment at the scene and, if possible, practicable.” “Practicable” essentially stride length used by the rider. It then bring it with you when you photograph means safe. Since gutter riding is unsafe, becomes important to ascertain from the rest of the clothing. If the cyclist was the language does not require bicyclists to witnesses whether the cyclist was wearing a helmet, it should be saved as ride in the gutter. pedaling quickly or slowly. evidence. The helmet may help determine On occasion a cyclist may choose to ride It isn’t unusual for a crash to knock the the amount of force and the area of in the gutter. Inexperienced cyclists, chain completely off of the drivetrain. It impact. In some instances it may bear intimidated by traffic, often move as far is more unusual for the chain to be evidence as to whether it struck the right as possible to get out of the way of bumped securely onto a different set of vehicle, the road surface or multiple an approaching vehicle, often a truck or cogs. While gear position is not a surfaces. other large behicle. This sets up another foolproof means of determining the Road Surface potential hazard. cyclist’s speed, it is a very good piece of If the cyclist moves too close to the curb, information to determine and document. Where a bicyclist rides upon a roadway is often determined by the condition of the he may actually strike it with the bike’s Secure the Bike roadway and shoulder. A shoulder that is closest pedal. Doing so can cause the cyclist to launch himself out into the In fatality cases, and others that will narrow, or has a crumbling edge or potholed surface, is unsafe for riding. So traffic he was trying to avoid. If this is likely end in criminal or civil court, it is suspected, it may be possible to find always best to secure the bicycle in the is one that is littered with debris. These conditions require a cyclist to ride on the evidence of the pedal strike by inspecting condition it was found. Despite the both the pedal and the top of the curb. number and quality of photographs, it is right side of the traffic lane. always best to have the actual bike to When a safe shoulder does exist, the An recently popular engineering feature refer to and bring into court. Storage can portion of the shoulder that is closest to are shoulder rumble strips. These are be an issue, especially since a civil case the roadway has less debris than the side (Continued on page 34) may take years to go to trial. nearest the gutter. To avoid debris, IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 3 33

IPMBA BOARD The Day I Became a Woman Three explores the members of this often Bicycle Movies, cont. short stories about women in modern unnoticed subculture as they dodge Iran, one of which is about a woman police and pedestrians and weave PRESIDENT (Continued from page 28) who wants to enter a bicycle race and through traffic. Pedal views its subjects Jim Bowell (’08) her husband who is very much against throughout a cross section of NYC Troy FD Bicycle Thief (Ladri di biciclette). This it. scenes, in-depth interviews and sports 19 E Race Street is a story of determination of two young footage. Complemented with a pulsating Troy OH 45373 Hugo’s Magic Pump Hugo is the men. One works hard for a bicycle original score, Pedal showcases this 937-335-5678 winningest 6-day racer in Italy, beating courier and on the day he would have energetic part of the cityscape in motion [email protected] everyone, including the Mafia’s ‘Fixed’ earned the bike, it is stolen. The other through combined athletic ability and riders. To stop losing gambling moneys, steals money from his family and buys a the Mafia decides to wear Hugo down handheld video equipment. VICE PRESIDENT bike so that he can impress a girl. Yes, by throwing beautiful women at him, Red Light Go (2002, Kivowitz, David Hildebrand (’09) it’s the same bike. Amazingly, Guo is hoping to reduce his endurance and Barraud) We take a ride alongside a Denton PD able to find his stolen bike, but that isn’t stamina. This Adult movie from the late select group of hardcore New York City 601 E Hickory, Suite #E the end of his troubles. Like us all, life 70’s was Competitive Cycling Bike Messengers. We get to know Denton TX 76205 threw him a curveball and he does Magazine’s choice for best cycling several of them through intimate 940-349-7956 everything in his power to deal with the footage in the era before ‘Breaking portraits, and then follow them and their [email protected] situation. Away’. Dubbed. fellow riders in a series of harrowing

Breaking Away (TV) In this TV series, Joey Brown, 6 Day Racer A 1940’s races through the streets of New York SECRETARY based on the movie of the same name, City. Our story culminates with the Jeff Brown (’08) bike messenger wins the big 6-day race. Shawn Cassady plays the role of Dave A hard to find B/W film from the 40’s. annual and much-anticipated Halloween Dayton PD Stoller, bike racer. This one is tough to night Alleycat, a long and brutal race 335 W Third Street Lots of 6-day footage, starring era find, as it only lasted one season in the comedian, Joey Brown. through rush-hour traffic. Dayton OH 45402 early 80’s. 937-333-1108 Jour de Fete (1949) In this French film, Return of the Scorcher (1992) This [email protected] Bicycle Corps: America’s Black filmmaker/comedian Jacques Tati plays movie was made by bicycle activist Ted Army on Wheels (2000, Chambers) a wacky bike-riding postman attempting White to show the superiority of the documents the journey of 20 African- to modernize delivery service. bicycle to the automobile, with scenes CONFERENCE COORDINATOR American soldiers on a 2,000 mile ride from all over the world. One of its Chris Davala (’08) across the country in the 1890s, to test Low Rider Bikes (2003, Johanson) A claims to fame is that it’s where the Maryland State Police the feasibility of replacing horses with documentation of Puerto Rican lowrider name “Critical Mass” comes from. 2765 N Salisbury Blvd bikes. bikers from Hoboken, N.J. Lowrider Salisbury MD 21811 bikes are a social and cultural A Sunday in Hell: 1976 Paris- 410-641-3101 Cyclotherapy (USA, 2002, Video 67 phenomenon which transcend age and Roubaix This movie shows the trials of [email protected] min., Director: George Ferguson) Meet social status and unite a community. long-distance, “randonneur” bicycle some true bike-a-holics in a fascinating These highly customized vintage racing. documentary about the passion and REASURER bicycles are prized by their owners and Stars and Water Carriers Stars and T obsession of collecting “Lemon Kurt Feavel (’10) favored by spectators, as they groove to Water Carriers is a better movie with Peelers”, “Sting Rays”, “Orange their salsa beat. much better scenes of Eddy (The UW Madison PD Krates”…. These men live for the 1429 Monroe Street One Less Car (1991) A Boston Cannibal) Merckx and how he won so bicycle! Through over a dozen much. The film shows the strain on Madison WI 53711 interviews, the motivations driving filmmaker profiles people who use their 608-262-4520 bicycles instead of cars for a variety of Eddy’s face and clearly shows how those who seek these childhood Icons of much effort he put into his racing. This [email protected] Americana are revealed. Vignettes and transportation uses. is a Danish documentary with added archival footage create captivating and PEDAL (USA 2000, Video, 52 English sound track so it sounds a bit EDUCATION DIRECTOR humorous transitions between min.Director: Peter Sutherland) Pedal is funny, but it takes my vote for best Charlie Summers (’10) interviews. an urban documentary about New York cycling video to date. Illinois State University PD City bicycle messengers. The movie 700 W. College Normal IL 61761 Bicycle Crash Investigation Measure the width of the scene to help with the 309-438-8631 (Continued from page 33) [email protected] shoulder and traffic lanes to help investigation. Preserve the most often installed on higher- determine if there was sufficient bicycle for later examination. INDUSTRY LIAISON speed highways with infrequent space for the cyclist to ride. Finally, prepare a detailed report Ron Burkitt (’09) bicycle traffic. They are that will make obvious your Conclusion Hilliard PD intended to awaken sleepy, investigation was thorough and 3800 Municipal Way Hilliard OH 43206 distracted or intoxicated drivers The things to take from this impartial when it is reviewed 614-921-7269 to the fact they are leaving the series are fairly simple. First, months and years down the road. [email protected] traffic lane. The rumble strips you cannot take too many Kirby Beck is retired after 28 years are unsafe and unrideable for photos of the bicycle, with the Coon Rapids, MN Police. EMS COORDINATOR most cyclists, but especially for accessories and damage to the Neil Blackington (’10) He is a certified IPMBA Police Boston EMS road cyclists. car. Shoot every little detail, Cyclist Instructor Trainer. He is an both distant and macro. expert witness in bicycle crash 767 Albany Street Road cyclists ride light bikes Boston MA 02118 Photograph the clothing worn by cases. He may be reached at that have no suspension, use 617-343-2367 the cyclist. Interview witnesses [email protected]. [email protected] narrow tires and drop who saw the incident. Examine handlebars. Road cyclists avoid This article appeared in the June and measure the roadway and MEMBERSHIP COORDINATOR rumble strips and will use 2006 issue of Law and Order shoulder at least one block prior Mitch Trujillo (’09) whatever part of the roadway is magazine, Boulder PD to the crash scene, if in question. www.lawandordermag.com. 1805 33rd Street available to steer clear of them. Boulder CO 80301 If investigating a crash where Review the bicycle statutes in 303-441-4488 ext 02744 they are installed, be conscious your state. If necessary, call a [email protected] of their possible involvement. trained bike patrol officer to the

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President Treasurer Industry Liaison Jim Bowell Kurt Feavel Ron Burkitt PCI #567T; EMSCI #001T PCI #529 PCI #488 Troy Fire Department University of Wisconsin Police Department Hilliard Police Department Troy, Ohio Madison, Wisconsin Hilliard, Ohio [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Number of Years in EMS: 25 Number of Years in Law Enforcement: 23 Number of Years in Law Enforcement: Number of Years on Bike Duty: 13 Number of Years on Bike Duty: 15 17 IPMBA Member Since: 1995 IPMBA Member Since: 2001 Number of Years on Bike Duty: 13 Most Memorable Moment on Bike Most Memorable Moment on Bike Duty: IPMBA Member Since: 2001 Duty: A lightning strike that hit a tree, and Popped a a couple of guys for smoking a Most Memorable Moment on Bike the three people standing underneath it, and joint in their car. One of the arrestees looked Duty: Taking a mental subject down as he only having four medics to immediately at my bike, turned to his friends and said attempted to light a gas pump on fire. work on them. They all survived with minor “Dudes, we got busted by bike cops, Favorite Bike: The big wheel I got on injuries cool…” Christmas 1971. Favorite Bike: My new Volcanic. Well, it Favorite Bike: Ok, it is really my road bike, #1 Priority for IPMBA: If it ain’t broke, will be once I get it built up. a Giant OCR 2. don’t fix it! We shall strive to maintain the #1 Priority for IPMBA: To continue to #1 Priority for IPMBA: To keep vision and work ethic of our founding deliver the best, most complete package for IPMBA the leader in public safety cycling members as we move into the future. public safety cyclists. training and services. EMS Coordinator Vice President Education Director Neil P. Blackington David Hildebrand Charlie Summers EMSCI #031; PCI #902 PCI #404T; EMSCI #118T PCI #512 Boston EMS Denton Police Department Illinois State University Police Department Boston, Massachusetts Denton, Texas Normal, Illinois [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] Number of Years in EMS: 36 Number of Years in Law Enforcement: 17 Number of Years in Law Enforcement: 15 Number of Years on Bike Duty: 11 Number of Years on Bike Duty: 11 Number of Years on Bike Duty: 10 IPMBA Member Since: 1999 IPMBA Member Since: 1999 IPMBA Member Since: 1997 Most Memorable Moment on Bike Most Memorable Moment on Bike Most Memorable Moment on Bike Duty: Arrived first on scene at a triple Duty: Watching my Sergeant lay his bike Duty: Flying by an officer (who made fun stabbing. Bike duty made a difference that down to slide under a cable in a parking lot of bike officers) who was in foot pursuit of a day. that he forgot was there! suspect and making the arrest for him. Let’s Favorite Bike: The 1995 Officer’s version Favorite Bike: My old Giant ATX 860 that just say he gained newfound respect for the of the Condor Militarvelo truly introduced me to cycling; I should buy bike officers. #1 Priority for IPMBA: Embracing the it back. Favorite Bike: Specialized S-works Enduro entire public safety cycling community. #1 Priority for IPMBA: To increase the #1 Priority for IPMBA: To continue to professionalism of both the organization and improve and expand the training Membership Coordinator it’s members so that we can continue to opportunities for the members of IPMBA. Mitch Trujillo provide the best product on the market. PCI #244T Conference Coordinator Boulder Police Department Secretary Christopher M. Davala Boulder, Colorado Jeff Brown PCI #490; EMSCI #056 [email protected] PCI #487; EMSCI #064 Maryland State Police Number of Years in Law Enforcement: Dayton Police Department Salisbury, Maryland 14 Dayton, Ohio [email protected] Number of Years on Bike Duty: 11 [email protected] Number of Years in Law Enforcement/ IPMBA Member Since: 1995 Number of Years in Law Enforcement: 14 EMS: Police 9/EMS 8 Most Memorable Moment on Bike Duty: Number of Years on Bike Duty: 8 Number of Years on Bike Duty: 7 The last one. IPMBA Member Since: 1999 IPMBA Member Since: 1998 Favorite Bike: Dean Custom Titanium Most Memorable Moment on Bike Duty: Most Memorable Moment on Bike Fully-Rigid Singlespeed. Catching a GTA suspect after he bailed out Duty: The first time I used my training #1 Priority for IPMBA: To seek of the stolen car and other officers had from IPMBA to make the arrest and go out methods to keep our programs and initiated a foot pursuit. home safely. benefits evolving so as to retain and attract Favorite Bike: My Trek Mountain Bike Favorite Bike: My new VOLCANIC – new members to the finest public safety #1 Priority for IPMBA: To continue to sweet! bicycle organization in the world. provide the best training opportunities #1 Priority for IPMBA: Maintain the core available to public safety cyclists. values of IPMBA by providing the best, most complete training for the public safety cyclist. IPMBA NEWS, VOL. 16, NO. 3 35

18th Annual IPMBA Conference

April 19-26, 2008 — Indianapolis – Conference Highlights –

International Police Mountain Bike Association NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE 583 Frederick Rd., Suite 5B PAID BALTIMORE MD Baltimore MD 21228 PERMIT NO. 3361

Inside: Summer Movie List!

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